POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) SLIDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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. Rear scuff plate inner (LH) (See
REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
7. Trunk side trim (LH) (See
TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
8. Roof side trim (LH) (See
ROOF SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
9. Third-row seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (LH) (See
THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
10. D-pillar trim (LH) (See
D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
3. Disconnect the connection of the band that is on the PLG slider side of PLG arm with using the flat blade
screwdriver.
4. Put the PLG arm.
Fig. 14: Prying PLG Arm Band With Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
5. Revolve the outer joint in the direction of the arrow to disconnect from the PLG slider and the PLG drive
unit.
6. Remove the bolts.
7. Remove the PLG slider.
NOTE:
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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.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 BODY & ACCESSORIES Doors and Liftgate - Mazda CX-9
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