Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual, Page: 1134 / 1282

BODY PANELS
TRUNK LID REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
•
Removing the balance spring without
supporting the trunk lid can be dangerous.
The trunk lid may fall and injure you. Open
the trunk lid fully and support it before
removing the balance spring. Perform
these procedures together with another
person.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. To remove the trunk lid hinge, remove the rear
package trim. (Refer to 09-17 REAR PACKAGE
TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Adjust the trunk lid. (Refer to 09-10 TRUNK LID
ADJUSTMENT.)
W 6 U 9 1 0 W 0 6
1 Connector
2 Bolt
3 Trunk lid
4 Balance spring
w Removal note
5 Nut
6 Trunk lid hinge
Balance Spring Removal Note
Caution
•
The balance springs are under high
tension.
1. Carefully lift the balance spring by using a
tape-wrapped screwdriver.
2. Remove the balance spring.
S C R E W D R IV E R
W 6 U 9 1 0 W A A
N-m {kgf cm, in lbf}
W 6 U 9 1 0 W A 9
FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. R e m o v e th e ra d ia to r grille.
3. Remove the front combination light.
4. Remove the headlight.
5. Partially peel off the mud guard.
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Adjust the headlight aiming. (Refer to 09-18
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT.)
7 . 9 — 1 0 .7
{ 8 0 — 1 1 0 ,
6 9 .5 — 9 5 .4 }
7 . 9 — 1 0 .7
{ 80 — 1 1 0 ,
6 9 .5 — 9 5 .4 }
0 9 -1 0 -4