1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.
2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood.

3. Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed position and then let it drop.
CAUTION
When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed.
Opening the HoodMazda 6 Owners Manual: Brake pedal inspection
Brake Pedal Height Inspection
Verify that the distance from the carpet to the center of the upper surface
of the pedal pad is as specified.
Pedal height (reference value)
Brake Pedal Height Adjustment
1. Loosen locknut B and turn the bolt A until it does not contact the pedal.
2. Loosen l ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Side protector installation
1. Remove the adhesive remaining on the side protector (if it will be reused)
and the body using a razor.
2. Remove any grease or dirt from the adhesion surface of the side protector
(if it will be reused) and the body.
3. Attach double-sided adhesive tape to the side protector as shown (if it ...