1. Detach the fit of the upper column cover from the meter hood rubber.

2. Remove the upper column cover.
3. Remove the ignition key illumination.
4. Remove the screws.
5. Remove the lower column cover.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Side panel removal/installation
Meter hood removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Foreword
Caution
When the engine does not start or stalls and the following DTCs
are not indicated, go to engine symptom troubleshooting.
Note
When the immobilizer system is defective, the engine cannot be
started.
If engine condition is normal but light stays on, inspect for
short circ ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive Selection (Some models)
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport
mode is selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced.
This provides additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneuvers
such as lane changes, merging onto freeways, o ...