Liftgate Adjustment

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Measure the gap and height difference between the liftgate and the body.
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
- a: 5.0-7.0 mm {0.20-0.27 in}
- b: -2.0-0 mm {-0.07-0.in}
- c: 3.5-6.5 mm {0.14-0.25 in}
- d: -1.7-0.7 mm {-0.067-0.027 in}
- e: 4.0-8.0 mm {0.16-0.31 in}
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Gap And Height Difference Between Liftgate And Body
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tighten the nuts or bolts.