Mazda 6. Manual — part 287

LIFTGATE

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9. To remove the stay damper, remove the bolt B.

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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LIFTGATE

LIFTGATE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the liftgate lower trim.
3. To remove the liftgate outer handle and liftgate key cylinder, remove the rear finisher.
4. To remove the stud ball, separate the stud ball and the stay damper.
5. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
6. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

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STAY DAMPER DISPOSAL

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1. Referring to procedures for trunk lid stay damper disposal, dispose of the liftgate stay damper.

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Liftgate latch and lock actuator

2

Liftgate outer handle

3

Liftgate key cylinder

4

Clip

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Stud ball

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Liftgate wedge

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Liftgate dovetail

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Liftgate

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Stpper

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LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT

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1. Measure the gap and height between the liftgate and the body.
2. If not as specified, loosen the liftgate hinge

installation bolts or the liftgate striker installation
screws, and reposition the liftgate.

Clearance

a: 3.0—7.0 mm {0.12—0.28 in}
b: -1.0—3.4 mm {-0.04—013 in}
c: 2.8—5.2 mm {0.11—0.24 in}
d: -1.2—1.2 mm {0.05—0.05 in}
e: 2.8—5.8 mm {0.11—0.22 in}
f:4.0—8.0 mm {0.16—0.31 in}

3. Tighten the bolts or screws.

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FUEL-FILLER LID AND OPENER

FUEL-FILLER LID AND OPENER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. To remove the fuel-filler lid opener, remove the left side trunk side trim (4SD) or trunk side lower trim (5HB).
2. To remove the fuel-filler lid opener cable, perform the following and turn over the floor covering.

(1) Remove the driver-side front seat.
(2) Remove the driver-side front scuff plate.
(3) Remove the driver-side rear scuff plate.
(4) Remove the driver-side B-pillar lower trim.
(5) Remove the driver-side tire house trim.
(6) Remove the rear seat cushion. (R.H.D., 4SD)
(7) Remove the rear seat installation bolts (front side), then lift the rear seat cushion. (R.H.D., 5HB)

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Adjust the fuel-filler lid. (See

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LID ADJUSTMENT

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FUEL-FILLER LID ADJUSTMENT

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1. If not as specified, loosen the fuel-filler lid installation bolts, and reposition the fuel-filler lid.
2. Measure the gap and height between the fuel-filler lid and the body.

Clearance

a: 1.7—3.7 mm {0.067—0.145 in}
b: -0.5—1.5 mm {-0.019—0.059 in}

3. Tighten the bolts.

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FUEL-FILLER LID AND OPENER

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Fuel-filler lid

2

Lift spring

3

Fuel-filler lid opener

4

Cover

5

Fuel-filler lid opener lever

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Fuel-filler lid opener cable

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