OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove the engine front cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL INSPECTION.)
8. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.


Oil Pan Installation Note
1. Use a square ruler to unite the oil pan and the cylinder block junction side on the engine front cover side.

2. Apply silicone sealant to the oil pressure switch threads as shown.

3. Tighten the bolts in the order shown.

Oil cooler
Oil pumpMazda 6 Service Manual: Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.
3. Subtract t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive belt replacement
1. Remove the splash shield (RH).
2. Turn the center of the tensioner pulley clockwise to release tension to
the drive belt.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Reinstall the drive belt or install a new drive belt.
5. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceeds
the l ...