Mazda 6 Service Manual: Liftgate adjustment
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.
Liftgate disassembly/assembly
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 ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Towing
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed.
A towed vehicle should have its front wheels off the ground. If
excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
When towing with the rear wheels on ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: No.5 tcs off light does not illuminate with ignition switch on
Diagnostic procedure
When performing an asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, shake the
wiring harness and connectors while doing the inspection to discover whether
poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunction. If there
is a problem, check to make sure co ...