Hood Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Removing the hood without supporting it could cause the hood to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the hood from falling.

After loosening bolt A and removing bolt B, remove the hood in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 1: View Of Hood With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove bolt C, and remove the hood hinge in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 2: View Of Hood Hinge With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
When installing the hood, adjust the hood by moving the hood hinge. See HOOD ADJUSTMENT )