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
1. Turn the stop rubber to adjust the height of the bonnet.


2. Verify that the height between the bonnet and the body is within the specification.

Clearance
a: 3.0-6.0 mm {0.12-0.23 in} b: 3.0-6.0 mm {0.12-0.23 in} c: -1.0-1.0 mm {-0.04-0.04 in}
Bonnet removal/installation
Front fender panelMazda 6 Service Manual: Variable air duct (vad) control solenoid valve inspection (l3)
1. Remove the VAD control solenoid valve. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
If not as specified, replace the VAD control solenoid valve.
If as specified, carry out the Circuit Open/Short Inspection.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front outer handle removal/installation
1. Remove the front door glass.
2. Detach the outer handle and front door latch rod.
3. For protector-equipped vehicles, refer to key cylinder
removal/installation to remove the protector.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. With the rear side of the outer handle fixed and the outer handle lever
pulle ...