Remove and replace rear liftgate door/lock mechanism

2014 MAZDA 5
171,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JONSOLOW13
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Can you send me the instructions, with diagrams, to replace the entire lock mechanism with the actuator? As usual, thanks in advance for your unbelievable services.
Oct 6, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Here are the directions you asked for. Let me know if they help.

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2014 Mazda 5 L4-2.5L
Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
Vehicle Body and Frame Doors, Hood and Trunk Trunk / Liftgate Trunk / Liftgate Latch Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2014 - Mazda5 - Body and Accessories

LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the following parts:

a. Liftgate upper trim See: Trunk / Liftgate Moulding / Trim > Removal and Replacement > Liftgate Upper Trim Removal/Installation

b. Liftgate side trim See: Trunk / Liftgate Moulding / Trim > Removal and Replacement > Liftgate Side Trim Removal/Installation

c. Liftgate recess See: Trunk / Liftgate Moulding / Trim > Removal and Replacement > Liftgate Recess Removal/Installation

d. Liftgate lower trim See: Trunk / Liftgate Moulding / Trim > Removal and Replacement > Liftgate Lower Trim Removal/Installation

3. Remove the bolts.


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4. Disconnect the connector.

5. Remove the liftgate latch and lock actuator.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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