1. Remove the front door trim.
2. Using a flathead screwdriver, press and hold the hook in the direction indicated by arrow (1), and pull the shaft in the direction indicated by arrow (2), remove the shaft.

3. Pull off the inner handle, and remove the door lock knob cable and inner handle cable.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear outer handle removal/installation
Regulator handle removalMazda 6 Service Manual: Egr valve removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the EGR valve connector.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Water Hose Removal Note
Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
EGR Valve Removal Note
1. Re ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front drain hose installation
Caution
If the front drain hose is pinched or bent anywhere, the water in the hose
may not discharge and enter the inside of the vehicle. During and after
installation of the trims and the headliner, always make sure there is no
interference with the front drain hose. Fix any problem if found ...