Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Liftgate Adjustment

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Body / Doors/Lids & Hood/Trunk / 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 liftgate.

Standard clearance

a: 5.2?7.2 mm {0.21?0.28 in}
b: -2.0?0 mm {-0.078?0.000 in}
c: 3.8?6.2 mm {0.15?0.24 in}
d: -1.6?0.8 mm {-0.06?0.03 in}
e: 3.8?7.8 mm {0.15?0.30 in}

3. Tighten the liftgate hinge installation bolts..

4. If the liftgate does not open/close smoothly, adjust it by loosening the liftgate lock striker installation screw..

5. Spray or pour water on the door and surrounding area using a hose or high pressure water pressure car wash and verify that there is no water leakage.

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