Door Adjustment

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Measure the gap and height difference between the front or rear door and the body.
Loosen the door hinge installation bolts or the door lock striker installation screws, and adjust the door.
Standard clearance

a: 3.0-5.0 mm {0.12-0.20 in}

b: -1.0-1.0 mm {-0.03-0.04 in}
Tighten the bolts or screws.

Fig 1: Measuring Gap & Height Difference Between Front Or Rear Door & Body
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.