Liftgate Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Measure the gap and height between the liftgate and the body.
- To measure the distance d, measure within 484 mm {19.1 in}
right and left from the center of the liftgate.
Clearance
a: 7.5-9.5 mm {0.30-0.37 in}
b: -0.5-1.5 mm {-0.019-0.059 in}
c: -0.7-1.7 mm {-0.027-0.066 in}
d: 4.3-10.3 mm {0.17-0.41 in}
- Loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts or the liftgate striker installation screws, and reposition the liftgate.
- Tighten the bolts or screws.