1. Remove the splash shield (RH).
2. Turn the center of the tensioner pulley clockwise to release tension to the drive belt.

3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Reinstall the drive belt or install a new drive belt.
5. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceeds the limit. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)
6. Install the splash shield (RH).
Drive belt inspection
Drive belt auto tensioner inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Three-way catalytic converter (twc) inspection
Note
Make sure that no HO2S DTCs have been detected. If detected, this
inspection is not applicable for TWC inspection.
1. Connect the WDS or equivalent and monitor PIDs as following.
Monitor the right TWC using O2S11 PID for upstream HO2S and O2S12 PID
for downstream HO2S.
2. Be ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front seat belt removal/installation
Warning
Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly
can accidentally deploy the pre-tensioner, which may seriously injure you.
Read SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the front seat belt. (See SERVICE
WARNINGS.)
Warning
The side air bag sensor is attached to t ...