manuals.online logo
Brands
  1. Home
  2. •
  3. Brands
  4. •
  5. Mazda
  6. •
  7. Automobile
  8. •
  9. Mazda RX-8 Instruction manual

Mazda RX-8 Instruction manual

Other manuals for RX-8

12

Other Mazda Automobile manuals

Mazda 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 User manual

Mazda

Mazda 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 User manual

Mazda MX-5 Miata User manual

Mazda

Mazda MX-5 Miata User manual

Mazda 2013 CX-5 Instruction manual

Mazda

Mazda 2013 CX-5 Instruction manual

Mazda Tribute User manual

Mazda

Mazda Tribute User manual

Mazda RX-7 User manual

Mazda

Mazda RX-7 User manual

Mazda Demio User manual

Mazda

Mazda Demio User manual

Mazda 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Guide

Mazda

Mazda 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Guide

Mazda MX-5 Miata Instructions for use

Mazda

Mazda MX-5 Miata Instructions for use

Mazda 2014 Zoom-Zoom User manual

Mazda

Mazda 2014 Zoom-Zoom User manual

Mazda 323 1988 Instruction manual

Mazda

Mazda 323 1988 Instruction manual

Mazda CX-5 Guide

Mazda

Mazda CX-5 Guide

Mazda 2007 MazdaSpeed6 User manual

Mazda

Mazda 2007 MazdaSpeed6 User manual

Mazda CX-5 2017 User manual

Mazda

Mazda CX-5 2017 User manual

Mazda MX-5 Miata 1997 Instruction manual

Mazda

Mazda MX-5 Miata 1997 Instruction manual

Mazda 2003 Tribute User manual

Mazda

Mazda 2003 Tribute User manual

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 User manual

Mazda

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 User manual

Mazda 2015 6 User manual

Mazda

Mazda 2015 6 User manual

Mazda 6 Sport Wagon User manual

Mazda

Mazda 6 Sport Wagon User manual

Mazda 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 User manual

Mazda

Mazda 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 User manual

Mazda 2010 Mazda6 User manual

Mazda

Mazda 2010 Mazda6 User manual

Mazda CX-5 User manual

Mazda

Mazda CX-5 User manual

Mazda 2010 CX-9 Guide

Mazda

Mazda 2010 CX-9 Guide

Mazda 2006 RX-8 User manual

Mazda

Mazda 2006 RX-8 User manual

Mazda RX-8 Assembly instructions

Mazda

Mazda RX-8 Assembly instructions

Popular Automobile manuals by other brands

Jeep Compass user guide

Jeep

Jeep Compass user guide

Mitsubishi 3000GT Service manual

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi 3000GT Service manual

Chevrolet Traverse 2012 owner's manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Traverse 2012 owner's manual

Oldsmobile 1996 Achieva owner's manual

Oldsmobile

Oldsmobile 1996 Achieva owner's manual

Cadillac 2005 CTS Personalization guide

Cadillac

Cadillac 2005 CTS Personalization guide

Toyota AVALON HYBRID Warranty & maintenance guide

Toyota

Toyota AVALON HYBRID Warranty & maintenance guide

Toyota HILUX Owner's manual supplement

Toyota

Toyota HILUX Owner's manual supplement

Lincoln 2015 NAVIGATOR owner's manual

Lincoln

Lincoln 2015 NAVIGATOR owner's manual

Toyota Corolla 2002 owner's manual

Toyota

Toyota Corolla 2002 owner's manual

Toyota 2002 MR2 Spyder owner's manual

Toyota

Toyota 2002 MR2 Spyder owner's manual

Toyota Camry Hybrid 2012 Warranty & maintenance guide

Toyota

Toyota Camry Hybrid 2012 Warranty & maintenance guide

Subaru 2014 Forester Quick manual

Subaru

Subaru 2014 Forester Quick manual

Toyota Avensis ZZT251 2003 Service and repair manual

Toyota

Toyota Avensis ZZT251 2003 Service and repair manual

Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Operator's manual

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Operator's manual

Chrysler 300 2013 Product highlights

Chrysler

Chrysler 300 2013 Product highlights

Toyota Corolla 2008 owner's manual

Toyota

Toyota Corolla 2008 owner's manual

Volkswagen california d3519cdb02a9dab29cd827771f7c11a

Volkswagen

Volkswagen california d3519cdb02a9dab29cd827771f7c11a

Dodge 2006 Dakota owner's manual

Dodge

Dodge 2006 Dakota owner's manual

manuals.online logo
manuals.online logoBrands
  • About & Mission
  • Contact us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Copyright 2025 Manuals.Online. All Rights Reserved.

BODY (w)
LOCATION INDEX
1 Hood
2 Front bumper reinforcement
3 Front bumper
4 Front fender panel
5 Fuel-filler lid
6 Trunk lid
7 Rear bumper reinforcement
8 Rear bumper
(w) RX-8 Body
Page 1
HOOD
HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
WARNING:
•Removing the hood without proper support can be dangerous. The hood may fall and injure you. Always
perform the following procedure with at least another person.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. To remove the hood hinge, remove the following parts:
a. Front side marker lights
b. Front bumper
c. Front combination lights
d. Front fender panel
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1 Hood insulator
2 Shroud seal weatherstrip
3 Hood
4 Hood hinge
5 Hood stay
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Adjust the hood.
(w) RX-8 Body
Page 2
HOOD ADJUSTMENT
Gap Adjustment
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front side marker lights
b. Front bumper
c. Front combination lights
d. Front fender panel
3. Loosen the hood hinge installation bolts and adjust the hood.
4. Tighten the bolts.
5. Verify that the gap between the hood and the body is within the specification.
Standard clearance
oa: 3.56.5 mm {0.140.25 in}
ob: 3.06.0 mm {0.120.23 in}
oc: 2.54.5 mm {0.100.17 in}
(w) RX-8 Body
Page 3
Height Difference Adjustment
1. Turn the stop rubber to adjust the height of the hood.
2. Verify that the height difference between the hood and the body is within the specification.
Standard clearance
oa: −1.81.2 mm {−0.070.04 in}
ob: −1.01.0 mm {−0.030.03 in}
(w) RX-8 Body
Page 4
TRUNK LID
TRUNK LID REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
WARNING:
•Removing the stay damper without supporting the trunk lid can be dangerous. The trunk lid may fall and
injure you. Be sure to open the trunk lid completely and support it securely before removing the stay
damper.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the trunk lid wiring harness connector, then take the trunk lid harness out from the vehicle.
3. Remove the clips that secure the trunk lid wiring harness.
4. Pry off the stay damper band using a flathead screwdriver.
(w) RX-8 Body
Page 5
5. Pry out the connecting part of the stay damper and the hinge with a flathead screwdriver to disconnect
them, then remove the stay damper.
6. Remove nuts A, then remove the trunk lid.
7. Remove nuts B, then remove the trunk lid hinge.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Adjust the trunk lid.
TRUNK LID ADJUSTMENT
1. Measure the gap and height difference between the trunk lid and the body.
2. Loosen the trunk lid hinge installation nuts or the trunk lid lock striker installation screws, and adjust the
trunk lid.
Standard clearance
oa: 2.54.5 mm {0.100.17 in}
ob: −1.01.0 mm {−0.030.03 in}
oc: 4.08.0 mm {0.160.31 in}
3. Tighten the bolts or screws.
(w) RX-8 Body
Page 6
STAY DAMPER DISPOSAL
NOTE:
•The gas in the stay damper is colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
1. Wear protective eye wear.
2. Lay the stay damper flat.
3. Saw 2

3 mm {0.08

0.11 in} into the stay damper using a hacksaw, and allow the gas to escape from
the stay damper.
4. Verify that the gas has escaped from the stay damper.
5. Discard the stay damper.
(w) RX-8 Body
Page 7
Notes:
FUEL-FILLER LID
FUEL-FILLER LID REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the fuel-filler lid.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Adjust the fuel-filler lid.
FUEL-FILLER LID ADJUSTMENT
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
oa: 1.73.7 mm {0.070.14 in}
ob: −0.51.5 mm {−0.010.05 in}
oc: −1.01.0 mm {−0.030.03 in}
od: 1.83.8 mm {0.080.14 in}
oe: 1.73.7 mm {0.070.14 in}
of: −0.81.2 mm {−0.030.04 in}
3. Tighten the bolts.
(w) RX-8 Body
Page 8
BUMPER
FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the front fog light connectors for vehicles with front fog lights.
3. Remove the front side marker lights.
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1 Fastener A
2 Seal plate
3 Screw A
4 Screw B
5 Fastener B
6 Bolt
7 Front bumper
5. Disconnect the headlight cleaner hose for vehicles with the headlight cleaner.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Adjust the front fog light aiming for vehicles with the front fog lights.
Front Bumper Removal Note
1. Pull the front bumper ends (wheel arch) outward to detach from the bumper slider.
CAUTION:
•When detaching the front bumper from the bumper slider, the front bumper could fall and be
damaged. Secure the front bumper so that it does not fall.
(w) RX-8 Body
Page 9
2. Remove the front bumper from the body.
Front Bumper Installation Note
1. Spread the front bumper ends apart.
2. Attach the front bumper to the body.
3. Press the front bumper connecting area into the body to engage with the bumper slider.
FRONT BUMPER DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
1. To disassemble the front bumper, remove the following parts:
a. Front fog lights (Vehicles with the front fog lights)
b. Headlight cleaner hose (Vehicles with the headlight cleaner)
c. Headlight cleaner nozzles (Vehicles with the headlight cleaner)
d. Headlight cleaner actuator (Vehicles with the headlight cleaner)
2. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
(w) RX-8 Body
Page 10