Mazda 3 Quiz
Body

Trunk Lid Release Actuator Inspection

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the trunk lid trim..

3. Remove the trunk lid latch and release actuator..

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


5. Connect terminal A to the positive battery voltage, connect terminal B to the ground, and verify that the latch lever is released and the condition changes to the unlatch condition.


  • If the operation cannot be verified, replace the trunk lid latch and release actuator.

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