1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the PLG arm. (Liftgate side) (Vehicles with PLG)
3. Remove the following parts:
1. Trunk box (See
TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
2. Seat side box (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. Rear scuff plate inner (See
REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
6. Third-row seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (See
THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
7. Trunk side trim (See
TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
8. Roof side trim (See
ROOF SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
9. Second-row seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See
SECOND-ROW SEAT BELT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
10. C-pillar trim (See
C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
11. Third-row seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See
THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
12. D-pillar trim (See
D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
13. Liftgate upper trim (See
LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
14. Liftgate side trim (See
LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
15. Liftgate lower trim (See
LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
4. Pull down the headliner.
5. Disconnect the rear washer hose.
6. Disconnect the liftgate wiring harness connector.
7. Disconnect the stay damper band with using the flat blade screwdriver.
Fig. 10: Prying Stay Damper Band With Screwdriver
deform. It is recommended that you refrain from operating the power
liftgate (PLG) for seven days after the rear window glass installation.
Manual opening/closing will not cause liftgate deformation.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 BODY & ACCESSORIES Doors and Liftgate - Mazda CX-9
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