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Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Liftgate latch and lock actuator (See LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Liftgate Latch Switch Continuity Chart
    G08153100Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator.
    NOTE:
    • When inspecting the latch condition of the liftgate latch switch, press in the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver.
      Fig 2: Pressing Latch Lever Using Flathead Screwdriver
      G08153101Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.