4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Disconnect the connector.

4. Remove the nut.
5. Remove the bracket.
6. Remove the inboard light as shown in the figure.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal..
5HB
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the service hole cover.

3. Disconnect the connector.

4. Remove the nut.
5. Remove the bracket.
6. Remove the inboard light as shown in the figure.

7. Remove the request switch. (With Advanced keyless entry and push button start system).
8. Install in the reverse order of removal..
Inboard Light Installation Note
4SD
1. Push the bracket onto the trunk lid as shown in the figure and install.

5HB
1. Push the bracket into the liftgate as shown in the figure and install.

Ignition Key Illumination Removal/Installation
Indirect Illumination Removal/InstallationCombination Switch Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings
and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative batte ...
Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection
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 ...
Hood Disassembly/Assembly
Except Mazdaspeed3
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Weather strip parting seal
2
Weather strip shroud seal
3
Fasteners A
4
Fasteners B
5
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