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:
Shroud Panel Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Because the shroud panel is installed to the bumper reinforcement, support
the shroud panel using a jack before removing the bumper reinforcement so as
not to apply excessive force to the shroud panel.
Since the servicing is performed with the hood open, secure the hoo ...
Rear View Monitor
The rear view monitor provides visual images of the rear of the vehicle when
reversing.
WARNING
Always drive carefully confi rming the safety of the rear and the
surrounding conditions
by looking directly with your eyes:
Reversing the vehicle by only looking at the screen is d ...
Steering Wheel
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the
driver to abruptly turn to the left or
right. This can lead to loss of control or
an accident ...
