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..

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Trunk Lid Key Cylinder Removal/Installation

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