1. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
2. Remove the liftgate side trim.
3. Pull the handle toward you, then remove the handle.

4. Pull the liftgate lower trim toward you, then disengage clips A, B and pins C, D from the body.
5. Remove the liftgate lower trim.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Liftgate side trim removal/installation
HeadlinerMazda 6 Service Manual: Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch, Door Handle (With the advanced keyless
function)
All doors can be locked/unlocked by pressing the request switch on the front
doors while the key is being carried.
Front doors
To lock
To lock the doors , press the request switch and the hazard warning lights will
flash once.
A beep sound will be heard once.
To unlock
Driver's door requ ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights flash for about
30 seconds when the system is triggered by any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with the key, door lock switch, or an inside door-lock
knob.
Forcing open a door, the hood or th ...