1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear wiper arm and blade.
b. Liftgate upper trim.
c. Liftgate side trim.
d. Liftgate recess.
e. Liftgate lower trim.
4. Remove the rear wiper motor connector.

Rear Wiper Motor Operation Inspection
1. Apply battery positive voltage to rear wiper motor connector terminal B, and connect terminal A to the ground.
2. Verify that the rear wiper motor operates normally.

If there is any malfunction, replace the rear wiper motor..
Auto-stop Operation Inspection
1. Apply battery positive voltage to rear wiper motor connector terminal B, and connect terminals A and C to the ground.

2. Disconnect the ground from rear wiper motor connector terminal A while the rear wiper is operating.
3. After the windshield wiper motor auto-stop operation, verify that it stops at the park position.

If there is any malfunction, replace the rear wiper motor..
Rear Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation
Rear Wiper Motor Removal/InstallationBreak-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
• Do not drive constantl ...
Compression Inspection
WARNING:
Hot engines and oil can cause severe burns. Be careful not to burn yourself
during removal/installation of each component.
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury
and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel ...
Reduction Gear
Purpose/ Function
The reduction gear transmits the rotation input from the EPS motor, decreasing
the rotation speed and increasing the torque simultaneously.
Construction
The reduction gear consists of the worm wheel located on the steering column
main shaft and the worm sh ...