Mazda 6 Service Manual: Headlight bulb removal/installation
Low-beam
Halogen type
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the front combination light. (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Caution
- A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is used. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the light's life will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Headlight bulb removal note
1. Release the bulb pressing wire to remove the headlight bulb.
Discharge type
Caution
- Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlights could result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlights, always refer to the Discharge headlight service warnings. (See DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGS)
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the front combination light. (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Caution
- A bulb generates extremely high heat when it is used. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the light's life will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
High-beam
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Caution
- A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is used. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the light's life will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Headlight bulb removal note
Release the bulb pressing wire to remove the headlight bulb.
Headlight aiming
Low-beam
1. Set up a screen as shown in the figure below for aiming the headlights.
2. Adjust the tire air pressure to the specification.
3. Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surfa ...
Discharge headlight control unit removal/installation
Caution
Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlight control unit could
result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlight control
unit, always refer to the Discharge hea ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Wheel hub, hub spindle pre-inspection
Wheel Bearing Play Inspection
1. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub.
2. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the
wheel bearing play.
Maximum wheel bearing play
0.05 mm {0.002 in}
3. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, replace a ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections
at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified
service technician as soon as possible.
At Least Twice a Year (For ...