1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.
2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood.

3. Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed position and then let it drop.
CAUTION
When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed.
Opening the HoodMazda 6 Owners Manual: Bonnet adjustment
Gap Adjustment
1. Remove the front fender.
2. Loosen the bonnet hinge installation bolts and reposition the bonnet.
3. Tighten the bolts.
4. Verify that the gap between the bonnet and the body is within the
specification.
Clearance
a: 2.5-4.5 mm {0.08-0.17 in}
Height Adjustment
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Magnetic clutch adjustment
1. Measure the clearance around the entire circumference between the pressure
plate and A/C compressor pulley using a thickness gauge.
2. Verify that the clearance is within the specification.
If not within the specification, remove the pressure plate and adjust
the clearance by changing ...