Gap Adjustment

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Front side marker lights (See FRONT SIDE MARKER 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.

Fig 1: Adjusting Hood Gap
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tighten the bolts.
Verify that the gap between the hood and the body is within the specification.

Fig 2: Verifying Proper Adjustment Of Gap Between Hood & Body
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Standard clearance

3.5-6.5 mm {0.14-0.25 in}
3.0-6.0 mm {0.12-0.23 in}
2.5-4.5 mm {0.10-0.17 in}