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Liftgate Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the liftgate lock.
Remove the screws, then remove the liftgate lock actuator.