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Liftgate Adjustment

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  1. Measure the gap and height difference between the liftgate and the body.
  2. Loosen the liftgate hinge installation nuts and adjust the liftgate.
    • If necessary, loosen the liftgate lock striker installation bolts and adjust the liftgate. (See LIFTGATE LOCK STRIKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

      Standard clearance 

      1. a: 5.0-7.0 mm {0.20-0.27 in} 
      2. b: -2.0-0 mm {-0.07-0 in} 
      3. c: 3.5-6.5 mm {0.14-0.25 in} 
      4. d: -1.7-0.7 mm {-0.067-0.027 in} 
      5. e: 4.0-8.0 mm {0.16-0.31 in} 
  3. Tighten the nuts or bolts.
    Fig 1: Liftgate Adjustment Chart
    G04956701Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.