HOOD ADJUSTMENT
GAP ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See
BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
2. Remove the following parts:
1. Front bumper (See
FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
2. Front combination lights (See
FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
3. Side step molding (See
SIDE STEP MOLDING REMOVAL
.) (See
SIDE STEP MOLDING
INSTALLATION
.)
4. Front fender panel (See
FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
3. Loosen the hood hinge installation bolts and adjust the hood.
4. Tighten the bolts.
Fig. 14: Adjusting Hood Hinge
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
5. Verify that the gap between the hood and the body is within the specification.
Standard clearance
a.
3.5-6.5 mm {0.14-0.25 in}
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Body Panels - MX-5 Miata
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