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:
Rear Coil Spring Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the auto leveling sensor lower side. (Vehicles with AFS).
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
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Rear stabilizer control link upper nut
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Oil Seal (Control Valve Body) Replacement [Fw6 A EL]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the air cleaner component..
4. Disconnect the control valve body connector.
5. Remove the hose clamp.
6. Cut the oil seal using a utility knife as shown in the following illustration.
CAUTION: ...
Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
Replace all four tires at the same time:
Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling ...
