Height Difference Adjustment

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Verify that the height difference between the hood and the body is within the specification.

Fig 1: Checking Height Difference Between Hood And Body
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Standard clearance
- a: 2.7-6.9 mm {0.11-0.27 in}
- b: 4.1-8.0 mm {0.17-0.31 in}
Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Front over fender (See FRONT OVER FENDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front combination light (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front bumper slider (See BUMPER SLIDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front fender panel (See FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Loosen bolts and adjust the hood.

Fig 2: Adjusting Hood
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tighten bolts. (See HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the following parts:
1. Front fender panel (See FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front bumper slider (See BUMPER SLIDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front combination light (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front over fender (See FRONT OVER FENDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)