Caution
Note
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.


4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Adjust the headlight aiming. (See HEADLIGHT AIMING.)
Discharge headlight service warnings
Headlight aimingMazda 6 Service Manual: Rear outer handle removal/installation
1. Remove the rear door glass.
2. Remove the rear door unit.
3. Remove the rear door latch.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Detach the rear outer handle and rear door latch rod.
6. With the rear side of the rear outer handle fixed and the outer handle
lever pulled out (1), remove the rear side of t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Side protector removal
1. Pry the side protector end 20-30 mm {0.8-1.1 in} using a flathead
screwdriver or a razor.
Warning
Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a razor.
Note
The side protector is installed with double-sided adhesive tape.
If the side protector ...