Hood Adjustment: Notes

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Measure the gap and height between the hood and the body.
- If not as specified, adjust the gap and height. (See GAP ADJUSTMENT .) (See HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .)
Clearance (Standard)
1. : 2.3-6.7 mm {0.10-0.26 in}
2. : -1.2-3.2 mm {-0.05-0.12 in}
3. : 3.5-6.5 mm {0.14-0.25 in}
4. : -1.85-2.65 mm {-0.08-0.10 in}
5. : 2.3-6.7 mm {0.10-0.26 in}
6. : -0.55-2.45 mm {-0.03-0.09 in}
7. : 2.7-4.7 mm {0.11-0.18 in}
8. : -1.0-1.0 mm {-004-0.04 in}
Clearance (Sports)
1. : 2.3-6.7 mm {0.10-0.26 in}
2. : -1.4-3.0 mm {-0.06-0.11 in}
3. : 3.65-6.65 mm {0.15-0.26 in}
4. : -1.85-2.65 mm {-0.08-0.10 in}
5. : 2.3-6.7 mm{0.09-0.26 in}
6. : -0.55-2.45 mm{-0.03-0.09 in}
7. : 2.7-4.7 mm {0.11-0.18 in}
8. : -1.0-1.0 mm {-004-0.04 in}
Fig 1: Measuring Gap And Height Between Hood And Body
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.