1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.

2. Insert your hand into the hood opening, slide the latch lever to the right, and lift up the hood.

NOTE
The lever is located a little to the left of center when facing the vehicle.
3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the support rod hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open.

Hood
Closing the HoodMazda 6 Owners Manual: Exterior lighting system
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Cowl panel removal/installation
1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND
BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the cowl grille.
3. Remove the windshield wiper motor. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the re ...