09-043/04 2004 MAZDA3 (4-DOOR ONLY) - TRUNK LID DIFFICULT TO OPEN

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2004 MAZDA3 (4-door only) with VINs lower than JM1BK**** ** 219021

DESCRIPTION

When opening the trunk with the key cylinder or release lever, the lift up clearance between the trunk and bumper may be inadequate for inserting a hand. This makes the trunk lid difficult to open.

To correct this concern, the shape of the trunk lid lock and striker has been changed to increase the lift up clearance.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify concern.

2. Replace the trunk lid latch and lock striker with modified parts according to Workshop Manual (section 09-14 TRUNK LID LATCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION and TRUNK LID LOCK STRIKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

3. Verify repair.

PART(S) INFORMATION

Part Number	Description	Qty.	Note
BN8P-56-820A	Lock, Lid	1	-
B33D-56-840A	Striker, Lid	1	-

NOTE: The new trunk lid lock and striker must be installed as a pair, you must change out both the lock and striker with modified parts for them to work properly together.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:

• This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.
• Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.