Rear Accessory Socket Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Trunk covering (Refer to TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Trunk board (Refer to TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Trunk side pocket (RH) (Refer to TRUNK SIDE POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Trunk end trim (RH) (Refer to TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Rear scuff plate (RH) (Refer to REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Rear accessory socket (Refer to REAR ACCESSORY SOCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the tester probe to the position shown in the figure and verify that there is continuity.

Fig 1: Connecting Tester Probe To Rear Accessory Socket
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If it cannot be verified, replace the rear accessory socket. (Refer to REAR ACCESSORY SOCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)