Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clutch fluid replacement
Caution
- Be careful not to spill clutch fluid on a painted surface. If this should happen, wash it off immediately.
Note
- Do not mix different brands of clutch fluid.
- Do not reuse the clutch fluid that was drained out.
1. Remove the under cover.
2. Draw the fluid from the reservoir with a suction pump.
3. Remove the bleeder cap from the clutch release cylinder and attach a vinyl hose to the bleeder plug.
4. Place the other end of the vinyl hose into a container.
5. Slowly pump the clutch pedal several times.
6. With the clutch pedal depressed, loosen the bleeder screw using the SST
to let fluid escape.
7. Tighten the bleeder screw using the SST
to stop the fluid.
8. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until only clean fluid is seen.
9. Tighten the bleeder screw.
Tightening torque 5.9-8.8 N·m {60-90 kgf·cm, 53-78 in·lbf}
10. Add fluid to the MAX mark.
11. Install the under cover.
12. Verify the correct clutch operation.
Clutch fluid inspection
Note
A common reservoir is used for the clutch and brake system fluid.
The fluid in the reservoir must be maintained between the MIN/MAX
level during replacement.
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Clutch pedal
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Bonnet switch inspection
Note
Bonnet switch has a built-in bonnet lock.
1. Open the bonnet.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the radiator grille.
4. Disconnect the bonnet switch connector.
5. Check the continuity between the bonnet switch terminals A and B using an
ohmmeter.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clutch master cylinder disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Snap Ring Disassembly/Assembly Note
Hold the piston down using a cloth-wrapped pin punch.
If disassembling, remove the snap ring; if assembling, install it.
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