Mazda 3 Service Manual: Trunk Lid Adjustment

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Body / Doors/Lids & Hood/Trunk / Trunk Lid Adjustment

1. Measure the gap and height difference between the trunk lid and the body.

Standard clearance

a: 2.4—4.4 mm {0.10—0.17 in}
b: -4.6—-2.6 mm {-0.18—-0.11 in}
c: 2.5—4.5 mm {0.10—0.17 in}
d: -1.7—0.3 mm {-0.06—0.01 in}
e: 2.6—4.6 mm {0.11—0.18 in}
f: -1.8—0.2 mm {-0.070—0.007 in}
g: 2.3—6.3 mm {–0.10—0.24 in}
h: -2.0—2.0 mm {-0.078—0.078 in}
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.

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:

Interior Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the service hole and pry with the screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the lens. 3. Remove the interior light bulb. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...

Trunk Lid Removal/Installation
WARNING: Removing the trunk lid stay damper without supporting the trunk lid can be dangerous. The trunk lid may fall and injure you. Be sure to open the trunk lid completely and support it securely before removing the trunk lid stay damper. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cab ...

Using Automatic Locking Mode
Follow these instructions when using a child-restraint system, unless you are attaching a LATCH-equipped childrestraint system to the rear LATCH lower anchors. Refer to “Using LATCH Lower Anchor” . NOTE Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions carefully. If you are not ...