Mazda 3 Quiz
Engine

Fuel Filler Lid Adjustment

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1. Measure the gap and height difference between the fuel-filler lid and the body.

2. Loosen the fuel-filler lid installation bolts, and adjust the fuel-filler lid.


    Standard clearance

  • a: 1.7—3.7 mm {0.067—0.14 in}

  • b: –0.5—1.5 mm {–0.019—0.059 in}

3. Tighten the bolts..

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