Mazda 3 Service Manual: Liftgate Adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height difference between the liftgate and the body.
2. Loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts and adjust the gap by moving the liftgate.
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Standard clearance
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a: 5.0―7.0 mm {0.20―0.27 in}
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b: -2.0―0 mm {-0.078―0 in}
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c: 3.0―6.0 mm {0.12―0.23 in}
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d: -1.4―1.6 mm {-0.055―0.062 in}
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e: 2.5―6.5 mm {0.10―0.25 in}
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f: -0.9―3.0 mm {-0.03―0.11 in}
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g: 4.0―8.0 mm {0.16―0.31 in}
3. Tighten the bolts.
Hood Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Removing the hood without supporting it could cause the hood to fall and
cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person
to prevent the hood from ...
Liftgate Hinge Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate.
b. Rear seat cushion.
c. Rear seat back.
d. Lower anchor installation bolts on the rear seat be ...
Other materials:
Vacuum Hose Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
1. Remove the plug hole plate..
2. Remove the battery and battery tray..
3. Remove the vacuum hose from the vacuum hose clip.
4. Pinch open the clamp using pliers and disconnect the vacuum hose from the
vacuum pump.
5. Move the vacuum hose as shown in the figure.
6. Disconnect th ...
Inside Trunk Release Lever
(4-Door)
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside
trunk release lever that provides a means
of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk.
No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be
tempted ...
Foot Brake
This vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by
applying greater force than normal to the
brake pedal. But the distance required to
stop will be greater than usual.
WARNING
Do not coast with the engine ...
