Trunk Lid Opener Removal/Installation

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To remove the trunk lid opener lever, remove the following part:
1. Front scuff plate (Driver's side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
When removing the trunk lid opener cable, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the following parts:
  1. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Rear scuff plate (Driver's side) (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Tire house trim (Driver's side) (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. B-pillar lower trim (Driver's side) (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Partially peel back the floor covering so that the trunk lid opener cable can be removed.
3. Remove the trunk lid opener cable from the trunk lid lock striker.
4. Remove the trunk lid opener cable from the clips A.
Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Trunk Lid Opener With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.