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. Disconnect the connector.

4. Pull out the retainer in the direction of the arrow.
5. Remove the liftgate opener switch.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Liftgate Opener Switch Inspection
Liftgate Removal/InstallationBack Up Light Switch Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Back-up light switch connector
2
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Joint Shaft Assembly [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5 (MTX)]
1. Assemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Bracket
2
Dust seal (RH)
.
3
Bearing
.
4
Dust seal (LH)
.
5
Joint shaft
.
Dust Seal ...
Power Steering Fluid Inspection
Fluid Level Inspection
1. Verify that the fluid level is between MAX and MIN of the sub tank when the
engine is cold.
If the fluid is not at the specified level, adjust the fluid level (MIN-MAX
on sub tank) by adding/draining the fluid.
Power steering fluid type
Mazda Gen ...