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. ...

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