Mazda 3 Service Manual: Trunk Lid Adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height difference between the trunk lid and the body.
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Standard clearance
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a: 2.4—4.4 mm {0.10—0.17 in}
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b: -4.6—-2.6 mm {-0.18—-0.11 in}
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c: 2.5—4.5 mm {0.10—0.17 in}
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d: -1.7—0.3 mm {-0.06—0.01 in}
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e: 2.6—4.6 mm {0.11—0.18 in}
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f: -1.8—0.2 mm {-0.070—0.007 in}
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g: 2.3—6.3 mm {–0.10—0.24 in}
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h: -2.0—2.0 mm {-0.078—0.078 in}
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i: 4.0—8.0 mm {0.16—0.31 in}
2. Loosen the trunk lid hinge installation bolts or nuts and adjust the trunk lid.
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If necessary, loosen the trunk lid lock striker installation bolts and adjust the trunk lid..
3. Tighten the bolts or nuts..
Trunk End Trim Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the trunk mat..
2. Remove the trunk board..
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Pull the trunk end trim indicated in the arrow shown in the figure, then detach
clips A, pins B, pin C, D ...
Trunk Lid Key Cylinder Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Lift the clip in the direction of the arrow (1), and pull out the key rod
in the direction of the arrow (2).
4. ...
Other materials:
Liftgate Latch Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
d. Liftgate latch and lock actuator.
3. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever
condition.
4. Verify ...
Knee Bolster Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Driver-side front scuff plate.
b. Driver-side front side trim.
c. Hood release lever.
d. Upper panel.
e. Shift knob (MTX).
f. Selector lever knob (ATX).
g. Shift panel.
h. Side wall.
i. Console.
j. Dri ...
Precaution
Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting
Vibration method
If malfunction occurs or becomes worse while driving on a rough road or when
the engine is vibrating, perform the steps below.
NOTE:
There are several reasons why vehicle or engine vibration could cause an
electrical m ...
