Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 163

1. Verify that the continuity between the PLG rear switch terminals is as indicated in the table. 

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If not as indicated in the table, replace the PLG rear switch. 

Fig. 26: PLG Rear Switch Continuity Chart 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

Fig. 27: PLG Rear Switch - Circuit Diagram 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

2. Apply battery voltage to PLG rear switch terminal A, and connect terminal B to ground.  

3. Verify that the LED illuminates. 

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If there is any malfunction, replace the PLG rear switch.  

POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) BUZZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Remove the following parts: 

1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. PLG arm (See POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) DRIVE UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

3. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Disconnect the PLG buzzer connector. 

CAUTION:

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Do not remove the PLG buzzer except when replacing the PLG buzzer 
because thread-locking compound has been applied to the screws.  

 

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4. Remove the bolt.  

5. Remove the clip.  

6. Remove the PLG buzzer.  

7. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 28: Identifying PLG Buzzer, Connector & Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) BUZZER INSPECTION 

1. Connect the battery to the PLG buzzer and check if the PLG buzzer sounds. 

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When the PLG buzzer does not sound, replace it. 

Fig. 29: PLG Buzzer - Circuit Diagram 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

STAY DAMPER DISPOSAL 

1. Wear protective eye wear.  

2. Lay the stay damper flat.  

3. Saw through the stay damper body using hacksaw.  

4. Allow the gas to escape from the stay damper. 

NOTE:

The gas in the stay damper is colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

 

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5. Discard the stay damper. 

Fig. 30: Cutting Stay Damper With Hacksaw 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

 

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2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES

Drive Shaft - Mazda CX-9 

DRIVE SHAFT LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying Drive Shaft Component Location 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT PRE-INSPECTION 

1. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and looseness in the boot 

band.  

2. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joint or splines. 

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Repair or replace the drive shaft or boot/band as necessary. 

 

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