1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center panel module. (See CENTER PANEL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the LCD unit. (with car-navigation system) (See LCD UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the center box. (without car-navigation system)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.


Information Display Removal Note
Squeeze the tabs of information display and pull it forward to it.
Horn removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Stabilizer control link inspection
1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for bending and damage.
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.
(1) Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
(2) Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
(3) Measure the starting torque using a suitable
Allen socket ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Variable tumble control solenoid valve inspection
1. Remove the variable tumble control solenoid valve. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
If not as specified, replace the variable tumble control solenoid valve.
If as specified, carry out the Circuit Open/Short ...