Liftgate Adjustment

2013 Mazda 2 Touring, 1.5L Eng VIN Z, Automatic TransSECTION Liftgate Adjustment
  1. Measure the gap and height difference between the liftgate and the body.
  2. Loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts and adjust the gap by moving the liftgate.
    Fig 1: Identifying Gap And Height Difference Between Liftgate And Body
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    Standard clearance 

    1. 5.0-7.0 mm {0.20-0.27 in} 
    2. -2.0-0.0 mm {0.078-0.000 in} 
    3. 2.5-6.5 mm {0.10-0.25 in} 
    4. -0.2-4.2 mm {0.00-0.16 in} 
    5. 2.8-5.2 mm {0.12-0.20 in} 
    6. -0.7-1.7 mm {0.02-0.06 in} 
    7. 2.0-6.0 mm {0.08-0.23 in} 
    8. -1.5-2.5 mm {0.059-0.098 in} 
    9. 4.0-8.0 mm {0.16-0.31 in} 
  3. Tighten the bolts.
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