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:
Front Door Glass Removal/Installation
1. To access the glass installation bolt, position the front door glass so that
the distance from the top of the front door glass to the upper part of the front
beltline molding is approx. 80 mm {3.1 in}.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the inner garnish..
4. Remov ...
General Procedures (Steering)
Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross
pattern to the following tightening torque.
Tightening torque
88—118 N·m {9.0—12 kgf·m, 65—87 ft·lbf}
Connector Disconnection
1. Disconnect the negative batte ...
Front Door Speaker Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the inner garnish..
3. Remove the front door trim..
4. Disconnect the connector.
Without Bose®
With Bose®
5. Remove the screw.
6. Remove the front door speaker in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
Without Bos ...
