Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1990

LIFTGATE LOCK STRIKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the trunk box. (See TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the seat side box. (See SEAT SIDE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the trunk end trim. (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove the bolts, then remove the liftgate lock striker.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Adjust the liftgate. (See LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT .)
Fig. 34: Identifying Liftgate Lock Striker, Bolt & Torque Specifications
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LIFTGATE LATCH & LOCK ACTUATOR INSPECTION
VEHICLES WITH PLG
Liftgate latch switch
1. When inspecting the latch, press the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver or a similar tool.
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