Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 111

Fig. 2: Identifying Body Panels Location 
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HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

WARNING:

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Removing the hood without supporting it could cause the hood to 

 

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. To remove the hood hinges, remove the following parts: 

1. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )  

2. Side cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )  

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 

Fig. 3: Identifying Hood Removing Components & Torque Specifications 
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4. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

5. Adjust the hood. (See HOOD ADJUSTMENT.)  

HOOD ADJUSTMENT 

GAP ADJUSTMENT 

1. Measure the gap between the hood and body. 

fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at 
least another person to prevent the hood from falling.  

 

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Fig. 4: Measuring Gap Between Hood And Body 
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Standard clearance  

a: -1.5-1.5 mm {-0.05-0.05 in}  

b: 0.73-4.33 mm {0.03-0.17 in}  

c: -1.2-1.2 mm {-0.04-0.04 in}  

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

3. Remove the following parts: 

1. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )  

2. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )  

4. Loosen the hood hinge installation bolts and adjust the hood.  

5. Tighten the bolts. 

 

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Fig. 5: Identifying Hood Hinge Bolts & Torque Specifications 
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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 

1. Measure the height difference between the hood and body. 

Fig. 6: Measuring Height Difference Between Hood And Body 
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Clearance  

 

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