4SD
In-vehicle-type
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.


3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear spoiler type
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear spoiler. (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.


4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
High-mount brake light removal note
Tie a string to the end of the connector of the high-mount brake light beforehand so that the connector can be passed easily through the rear spoiler during installation.

5HB
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.


4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inboard combination light removal/installation
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Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points
to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This improves driving feel. The
transaxle may switch to AAS mode when driving up and down slopes, cornering, driving
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Mass air flow (maf) sensor inspection
Voltage Inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
1. Visually inspect for the following on the MAF sensor.
Damage
Cracks
Terminal bends
Terminal rust
- If any of the above are found, replace the MAF sensor.
- If the MAF PID value is out of specifi ...