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: Combine sensor removal/installation
Caution
Be careful and do not allow the combine sensor to fall. If by
chance it is subjected to strong impact, replace it.
1. Remove the center console.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. After installation, perform the comb ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Torque formulas
When using a torque wrench-SST or equivalent combination, the
written torque must be recalculated due to the extra length that the SST
or equivalent adds to the torque wrench.
Recalculate the torque using the following formulas. Choose the formula that
applies to you.
A : The leng ...