Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 637

Fig. 12: Identifying Liftgate, Body Gap Adjustment & Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Clearance
a. 5.0-7.0 mm {0.19-0.27 in}
b. -2.0-0.0 mm {-0.08-0.00 in}
c. 1.8-6.8 mm {0.07-0.27 in}
d. -0.1-5.1 mm {-0.01-0.20 in}
e. 2.8-5.2 mm {0.11-0.20 in}
f. -0.2-2.2 mm {-0.01-0.08 in}
g. 1.5-6.5 mm {0.06-0.25 in}
h. -2.0-2.0 mm {0.08-0.08 in}
i. 4.0-8.0 mm {0.16-0.31 in}
3. Tighten the bolts or screws.
POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
NOTE:
If the negative battery cable is disconnected with the liftgate half opened,
the clutch cannot be disengaged resulting in difficulty in opening/closing
operation of the liftgate. Disconnect the negative battery cable with the
liftgate in the fully open/close position.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 BODY & ACCESSORIES Doors and Liftgate - Mazda CX-9