Mazda 3 Service Manual: Hood Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Body / Doors/Lids & Hood/Trunk / Hood Removal/Installation

WARNING:

Removing the hood without supporting it could cause the hood to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the hood from falling.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the following parts:

a. Front bumper.

b. Front combination light.

c. Front fender molding.

d. Side step molding.

e. Front fender panel.

3. After loosening bolt A and removing bolt B, remove the hood in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

4. Remove bolt C, and remove the hood hinge in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

6. When installing the hood, adjust the hood by moving the hood hinge..

Hood Release Cable Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the battery tray.. 3. Remove the Front mudguard (LH).. 4. Remove the hood release cable from clips A. 5. Remove the clips B. 6. Disco ...

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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