1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
5. Remove the clock spring. (without DSC) (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.


7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
License plate light removal/installation
Combination switch disassembly/assemblyMazda 6 Service Manual: Manual Shift Mode
The manual shift mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle
by allowing you to operate the selector lever manually. This allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels much like a manual transaxle when more
control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Key reminder switch inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Disconnect the key reminder switch connector.
4. Inspect for continuity between the key reminder switch terminals using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the key reminder ...