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.

a: 5.0―7.0 mm {0.20―0.27 in}
b: -2.0―0 mm {-0.078―0 in}
c: 3.0―6.0 mm {0.12―0.23 in}
d: -1.4―1.6 mm {-0.055―0.062 in}
e: 2.5―6.5 mm {0.10―0.25 in}
f: -0.9―3.0 mm {-0.03―0.11 in}
g: 4.0―8.0 mm {0.16―0.31 in}
3. Tighten the bolts.
Hood Removal/Installation
Liftgate Hinge Removal/InstallationBrake/Taillight Bulb Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk mat.
b. Trunk board.
c. Trunk end trim.
3. Partially peel back the trunk side trim..
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Connector
2
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Drive Plate Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL]
1. Remove the transaxle..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Drive plate installation bolts
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Removal Note.)
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Installation Note.)
2
Backing plate
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Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.
Drive at lower speeds.
Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(a ...