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:
Rear Door Latch Switch Inspection
1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear door trim.
b. Rear inner handle.
c. Rear door speaker.
d. Rear power window motor.
e. Rear door glass.
f. Rear door latch and lock actuator.
4. Verify that the conti ...
Door Sash Film Installation
1. Remove any grease or dirt from the affixing surface of the door.
2. Cut away the unused portion along the dotted lines.
3. Peel off the backing paper and attach the door sash film onto the door as
shown in the figure.
Standard clearance
a: 3.0—5.0 mm {0.12—0.19 in}
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Drive Belt Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0
A/C drive belt removal
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit..
2. Remove the nut shown in the figure and set the power steering pipe component
out of the way.
3. Set the SST as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Hold the SST by hand unti ...
