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Door Adjustment

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  1. Measure the gap and height difference between the door and the body.
  2. Loosen the door hinge installation bolts and adjust the door.
    Fig 1: Checking Door Clearance
    G10938366Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Standard clearance 

    • a: 2.8?3.8 mm {0.12?0.14 in}
    • b: -1.0?1.0 mm {-0.039?0.039 in}
    • c: 2.5?4.5 mm {0.10?0.17 in}
    • d: -1.0?1.0 mm {-0.039?0.039 in}
    • e: 2.5?4.5 mm {0.10?0.17 in}
    • f: -1.0?1.0 mm {-0.039?0.039 in}
  3. Tighten the door hinge installation bolts. (See FRONT DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  and REAR DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. If the door does not open/close smoothly, adjust it by loosening the door lock striker installation screw. (See DOOR LOCK STRIKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. 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.