Gap Adjustment

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Remove the following parts:
1. Front side turn lights (See FRONT SIDE TURN LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front combination lights (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front fender panel (See FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Loosen the hood hinge installation bolts and adjust the hood.
Tighten the bolts.

Fig 1: Locating Hood Hinge Installation Bolts For Adjusting Hood
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that the gap between the hood and the body is within the specification.

Fig 2: Locating Hood & Body Gap
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Standard clearance

a: 0.2-3.8 mm {0.0079-0.14 in}

b: -1.0-3.0 mm {-0.039-0.11 in} (4 door)

b: -1.5-2.5 mm {-0.059-0.098 in} (5 door)

c: -0.5-2.5 mm {-0.019-0.098 in} (4 door)

c: -1.0-2.0 mm {-0.039-0.078 in} (5 door)

d: 2.5-4.5 mm {0.10-0.17 in}