Mazda 3 Service Manual: Liftgate Removal/Installation

WARNING:

• When removing the stay damper, serious injury may occur if the stay damper is removed without supporting the liftgate. Always perform the procedure with at least another person.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the following parts:

a. Rear scuff plate.

b. Rear seat cushion.

c. Rear seat back.

d. Lower anchor installation bolts on the rear seat belt.

e. Tire house trim.

f. Trunk end trim.

g. Trunk side trim.

h. Trunk side upper trim.

i. C-pillar trim.

j. Rear assist handle.

3. Peel back the seaming welt to the point indicated by the arrow in the figure.

4. Remove the fasteners.

5. Disconnect the connector while partially peeling back the headliner.

NOTE:

• Be careful not to leave a fold-seam.

6. Disconnect the rear washer hose D while partially peeling back the headliner.

NOTE:

• Be careful not to leave a fold-seam.

7. Remove the stay damper band using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

8. Remove the stay damper.

9. Remove the stud bolts.

10. Remove the bolts A.

11. Remove the liftgate.

12. Remove the bolts B.

13. Remove the bracket.

14. Install in the reverse order of removal.

15. Adjust the liftgate..