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Trunk Lid Release Actuator Inspection

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the trunk lid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the trunk lid latch and release actuator. (See TRUNK LID LATCH AND RELEASE ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Press in the latch lever of the trunk lid latch and release actuator using a flathead screwdriver, and set it to the latched condition.
    Fig 1: Pressing Latch Lever Of Trunk Lid Latch
    G09787779Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect terminal A to the positive battery voltage, connect terminal B to the ground, and verify that the latch lever is released and the condition changes to the unlatch condition.
    • If the operation cannot be verified, replace the trunk lid latch and release actuator.
      Fig 2: Connecting Terminal A To Positive Battery Voltage And B To Ground
      G09787780Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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