Mazda 3 Quiz
Body

Rear Door Latch Switch Inspection

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1. Fully open the rear door glass.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

3. Remove the following parts:

a. Rear door trim.

b. Rear inner handle.

c. Rear door speaker.

d. Rear power window motor.

e. Rear door glass.

f. Rear door latch and lock actuator.

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


  • If not as indicated in the table, replace the rear door latch and lock actuator.


NOTE:

  • When inspecting the close condition of the rear door latch switch, press in the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver.

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