1. Measure the gap and height difference between the liftgate and the body.
2. Loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts and adjust the liftgate.
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.
Liftgate Upper Trim Removal/Installation
1. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab A while pulling the liftgate
upper trim in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach clips
B, clip C and pin D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2).
2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach ...
Energy Absorbing Form Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the seal board upper..
3. Remove the front bumper..
4. Insert the flathead screwdriver shown in the figure, push fasteners A for
back side of front bumper reinforcement arrow shown in the figure.
5. Pull the energy-absorbing form in ...
Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial
tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Particularly when towing a AWD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to
the drive train, proper transporting of ...