Power Liftgate (PLG) Rear Switch Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Insert a remover tool into the service hole, move it in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and remove cover No. 1.

Fig 1: Inserting Remover Tool Into Service Hole
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Insert your hand from the cover No. 1 installation hole, and remove the power liftgate (PLG) rear switch in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure while detaching the tabs from the liftgate lower trim.

Fig 2: Removing Power Liftgate (PLG) Rear Switch
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the power liftgate (PLG) rear switch connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.