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:

Cowl Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect th negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade.. 3. Remove the front fender molding.. 4. Remove the cowl grille.. 5. Remove the washer hose grommet from the cowl panel and disconnect the front washer hose. 6. Remove the windshield wiper motor.. 7 ...

Daytime Running Lights
Some countries require moving vehicles to have their lights on (daytime running lights) during the daytime. Daytime running lights turn on automatically when the ignition is switched ON. They turn off when the parking brake is operated or the shift lever is shifted to the P position (aut ...

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 ...