Mazda 3 Quiz
Body

Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the following parts:

a. Liftgate upper trim.

b. Liftgate side trim.

c. Liftgate lower trim.

d. Liftgate latch and lock actuator.

3. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition.


4. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.


  • If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator

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