1. Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Disconnect the cargo compartment light switch connector.
3. Inspect for continuity between the cargo compartment light switch terminals using an ohmmeter.


Cargo compartment light inspection
Trunk compartment light bulb removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Pid/data monitor inspection
1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
2. Measure the PID value.
Note
Perform part inspection for the output device after PCM
inspection.
The PID/DATA MONITOR function monitors the calculated value of the
input/output signals in the PCM. Therefore, if a monitored value ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear outer handle removal/installation
1. Remove the rear door glass.
2. Remove the rear door unit.
3. Remove the rear door latch.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Detach the rear outer handle and rear door latch rod.
6. With the rear side of the rear outer handle fixed and the outer handle
lever pulled out (1), remove the rear side of t ...