Trunk Lid Adjustment

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Measure the gap and height difference between the trunk lid and the body.
Loosen the trunk lid hinge installation nuts or the trunk lid lock striker installation screws, and adjust the trunk lid.

Fig 1: Adjusting Trunk Lid
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Standard clearance
1. 2.5-4.5 mm {0.10-0.17 in}
2. -1.0-1.0 mm {-0.03-0.03 in}
3. 4.0-8.0 mm {0.16-0.31 in}
Fig 2: Trunk Lid Adjustment Clearance
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tighten the bolts or screws.