1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove the ignition key illumination bulb.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Ashtray illumination bulb removal/installation
Glove compartment light bulb removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Rear beltline molding removal
Note
When removing the rear beltline molding, the clip may be damaged.
If the clip is damaged, replace it with a new one.
1. Pull the A section upward and remove the clip.
2. Rotate the B section of the front beltline molding in direction (2), along
the direction (1) shown in the figu ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Variable intake-air system (vis) shutter valve actuator inspection (l3)
1. Remove the air hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the VIS shutter valve actuator.
3. Connect a vacuum pump to the VIS shutter valve actuator.
4. Apply vacuum and verify that the rod moves.
If the rod dose not move, replace the intake ma ...