Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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 belt.
e. Tire house trim.
f. Trunk end trim.
g. Trunk side upper trim.
h. Trunk side trim.
i. C-pillar trim.
j. Rear assist handle.
k. Liftgate.
3. Remove the nut while partially peeling back the headliner.
NOTE:
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Be careful not to leave a fold-seam.
4. Remove the liftgate hinge.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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.
Standard clearance
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Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Inspection
1. The following actuator and switch are integrated with the liftgate latch and
lock actuator. Inspect the liftgate latch and lock actuator according to each inspection
procedure for the following ...
Other materials:
Restraints SST [Standard Deployment Control System]
49 H066 002
Deployment tool
49 D066 002
Adapter harness
49 L066 002
Adapter harness
49 B066 004
Adapter harness
49 N088 0A0
Fuel and Thermometer checker
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Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) at the
latest or sooner
if irregular wear develops. Mazda recommends to rotate every 8,000 km (5,000
miles) to
help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly.
Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abno ...
Front Seat Back Component [Vehicles Without Power Seat System] Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally
operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a front seat ...
