Caution
1. Configurate the instrument cluter (when only replacing it). (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONFIGURATION.)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Pull down the adjusting lever of the tilt steering wheel and push the steering wheel down.
4. Pull the steering wheel toward you.
5. Remove the meter hood.
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.


7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Instrument Cluster Removal Note
When removing the instrument cluster, in order to prevent damage to the lens, cover the steering shaft with a cloth.

Instrument cluster configurationMazda 6 Service Manual: Vehicle speedometer sensor (vss) inspection
Visual Inspection
1. Remove the VSS. (See VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR (VSS)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Make sure that the sensor is free of any metallic shavings or particles.
If any are found on the sensor, clean them off.
3. Install the VSS. (See VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR (VSS)
REMOVAL ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Installation of radio system
If a radio system is installed improperly or if a high-powered type is used,
the CIS and other systems may be affected. When the vehicle is to be equipped
with a radio, observe the following precautions:
Install the antenna at the farthest point from control modules.
Install the antenna fe ...