Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: 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.
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Standard clearance
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a: 5.2?7.2 mm {0.21?0.28 in}
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b: -2.0?0 mm {-0.078?0.000 in}
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c: 3.8?6.2 mm {0.15?0.24 in}
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d: -1.6?0.8 mm {-0.06?0.03 in}
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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.
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 ...
Liftgate Garnish Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate recess.
d. Liftgate lower trim.
3. Disconnect the conne ...
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Installing Child-Restraint Systems
Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front
passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing
childrestraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags.
NOTE
Even if your vehicle is equipped with front passenger sea ...
Front Door Checker Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When the front door checker securing bolts are removed, the front door may
open until it contacts the front fender panel causing the front door and the
front fender panel to be damaged. Before removing the front door, overlap and
adhere the protective tape to the position s ...
Side Member Installation [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Installation Procedure
1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform
with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.
3. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit p ...
