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Hood Adjustment: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Measure the gap and height between the hood and the body.
    • If not as specified, adjust the gap and height.

    Clearance 

    a:4.1-7.1 mm {0.16-0.28 in} 

    b:-1.8-1.2 mm {-0.07-0.47 in} 

    c:3.3-5.7 mm {0.13-0.23 in} 

  2. Adjust the hood lock after the hood has been aligned.
    Fig 1: Adjusting Hood
    G03638681Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.