Genuine Mazda Tribute Liftgates

Mazda Tribute Liftgates Parts and Q&A

• Lift Gate
  EF20-62-020A
  Q: How to remove and install liftgates, and how can proper alignment be achieved on Mazda Tribute?

  A:

  Liftgate is heavy and it is to some extent cumbersome to take out and put in thus at least two individuals are supposed to take part in this process. In the case of 2012 models and older, begin by taking off the rear pillar trim panels and the seat belt anchors farthest away from the liftgate. Have the liftgate open, then take out the three retainers of the rear of the headliner and fold it down. Disconnect the washer hose above the headliner, and plug it to avoid damage, and unhook the washer hose grommet. Disassemble the electrical connection and ground wire and harness retaining clips of the liftgate so that they can be easily reassembled. In removing the rubber conduit between the body and the liftgate, ensure that the wiring harness is pulled through the conduit hole. Take out the liftgate support struts by unclipsing the struts, and mark the liftgate hinges to make them fit. Installing the hinge-to-liftgate bolts, with help, remove the bolts, and lift the door off and vice versa. In 2013 and later models, liftgate trim paneling should be removed, and the electrical connectors should be disconnected and the wiring harness clips should be released, pushing the wiring through the holes. Once more, mark about the liftgate hinges to ensure that everything fits, make one assistant open the liftgate, and remove the support struts. Unscrew the hinge bolts and then roll off the liftgate making the same action to install it. It is important to lift the liftgate and the body correctly in line with each other; examine the hinge pins ensuring they do not have excessive movement and tighten the hinge bolts. Make sure that the liftgate is in parallel to the roof, even with the rear quarter panels and aligned with the lower sill panel. Body alignment shims should be used to ensure proper positioning in case of necessity. In order to set the liftgate-closed position turn a striker plate around the mark and check that the latch is fitting the middle part of the striker plate and adjust it as necessary.