Mazda 6 Service Manual: General procedures
PRECAUTION (BRAKES)
Wheels and Tires Removal/Installation
1. The removal and installation procedures for the wheels and tires are not mentioned in this section. When a wheel is removed, tighten it to 88-118 N·m {9.0-12.0 kgf·m, 65.0-87.0 ft·lbf}.
Brake Lines Disconnection/Connection
Caution
- Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid does get on a painted surface, wipe it off immediately.
Tighten the brake pipe flare nut using the SST
(49 0259 770B). Be sure to modify the brake pipe flare nut tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST
combination.
- If any brake line has been disconnected anytime during the procedure, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.
Connectors Disconnection
Disconnect the negative battery cable before doing any work that requires handling of connectors. Reconnect the negative battery cable only after the work is completed.
ABS, ABS/TCS, or DSC Components Operations
1. Make sure that there are no DTCs in the ABS, ABS/TCS, or DSC memory after working on ABS, ABS/TCS or DSC components.
- If there are any DTCs in the memory, clear them.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked
higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror,
which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mi ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Mechanical system test
Mechanical System Test Preparation
1. Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the
wheels.
2. Inspect the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION.)
3. Inspect the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL INSPECTION.)
4. Inspect the ATF levels. (See AUTOMATIC TRANS ...