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:
Wrench Indicator Light
When the ignition is switched ON, the
wrench indicator light is illuminated and
then turns off after a few seconds.
The wrench indicator light is illuminated
when the preset maintenance period
arrives. Verify the content and perform
maintenance.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on .
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Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and
all the tu ...
Laser Sensor (Front)
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) laser sensor is installed at the top of
the windshield
near the rearview mirror.
Always keep the surface of the windshield around the laser sensor clean to
assure proper
operation of the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.
WARNING
As ther ...
