1. Verify that the throttle valve is closed.
2. Pull the accelerator cable in the directions of A and B, and measure the free play.
Free play
1.0-3.0 mm {0.04-0.11 in}Tightening torpue 9.8-14.7 N·m {100-150 kgf·cm, 87-130 in·lbf}

Accelerator pedal removal/installation
Fuel systemMazda 6 Service Manual: Rear bumper removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear combination light.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Bumper Removal Note
Pull the rear bumper ends (wheel arch) outward to disengage with the bumper
slider.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Camshaft position (cmp) sensor inspection
Caution
When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CMP sensor,
it can cause abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and
adversely affect the engine control. Be sure there is no foreign material on
the CMP sensor when replacing.
Note
Perform the follow ...