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: Battery inspection
Battery
Inspect the battery in the following procedure.
Test load chart
Battery positive voltage with load
Back-up Current
1. Verify that the engine switch is at OFF and that the key has been removed.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Measure the back-up current between the n ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Drive shaft (atx) disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Boot Band (Wheel Side) Disassembly Note
Note
The boot band does not need to be removed unless it is being replaced.
Remove the boot clamp with end clamp pliers as shown and discard the
cla ...