Trunk Lid Opener Cable Adjustment

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Install the trunk lid striker to one of the three places (A, B, and C) so that the play of the trunk lid opener cable is within the specified clearance.
- If not as specified, move to the next location.
  Clearance
  
  a: 0.3-4.5 mm (0.02-0.17 in)
Fig 1: Adjusting Trunk Lid Opener Cable
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.