Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Liftgate latch and lock actuator (See LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition.

Fig 1: Liftgate Latch And Liftgate Lock Actuator
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator
  
  Fig 2: Continuity Chart
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  Fig 3: Liftgate Latch Switch Circuit Diagram
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.