Door Adjustment

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Measure the gap and height difference between the door and the body.
- If the measured value exceeds the standard clearance, adjust the door using the following procedure:
Loosen the door hinge installation bolts and adjust the door.

Fig 1: Measuring Gap Between Door And Body
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Standard clearance

a: 2.5-4.3 mm {0.10-0.16 in}

b: -1.0-1.0 mm {-0.039-0.039 in}

c: 2.5-4.3 mm {0.10-0.16 in}

d: -1.0-1.0 mm {-0.039-0.039 in}

e: 2.5-4.3 mm {0.10-0.16 in}

f: -1.0-1.0 mm {-0.039-0.039 in}
Tighten the door hinge installation bolts. (See FRONT DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See REAR DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
If the door does not open/close smoothly, adjust it by loosening the door lock striker installation screw. (See DOOR LOCK STRIKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Spray or pour water on the door and surrounding area using a hose or high pressure water pressure car wash and verify that there is no water leakage.