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:
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 ...
Recommendations for Shifting (for
Vehicles without Gear Shift
Indication)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda
recommends these shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic
or on a steep upgrade , downshift before
the engine starts to ov ...
Replacing a Wheel
WARNING
Always use wheels of the correct size on
your vehicle:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be aff ected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.
CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
aff ect:
Tire fit
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