NOTE:
REAR FINISHER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
2. Remove the liftgate side trim. (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
3. Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Set the noise filter out of the way. (See NOISE FILTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Remove the bolts.
6. Remove the dynamic damper.
Fig. 12: Identifying Dynamic Damper With Bolts & Torque Specifications
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7. Disconnect the request switch connector and the rear mount camera connector.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Exterior Trim - Mazda CX-9
Install the roof carrier bracket so that the arrow on it faces inward.
Fig. 11: Identifying Roof Carrier Bracket With Nuts & Torque
Specifications
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