Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 640

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig. 15: View Of Outer Joint & Torque Specifications
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POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) DRIVE UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
NOTE:
If the negative battery cable is disconnected with the liftgate half opened,
the clutch cannot be disengaged resulting in difficulty in opening/closing
operation of the liftgate. Disconnect the negative battery cable with the
liftgate in the fully open/close position.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
1. Trunk box (See TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Seat side box (LH) (See SEAT SIDE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Third-row seat (See THIRD-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Third-row seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (LH) (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Trunk side trim (LH) (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Revolve the outer joint in the direction of the arrow to disconnect from the PLG drive unit and the PLG
slider.
4. Disconnect the PLG drive unit connector.
5. Remove the bolts.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 BODY & ACCESSORIES Doors and Liftgate - Mazda CX-9