1. Remove the center console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the rear seat cushion (4SD) or rear seat (5HB) . (See REAR SEAT
REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the exhaust pipe bracket.
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Adjust the parking brake stroke. (See PARKING BRAKE (LEVER TYPE) ADJUSTMENT.)


Parking brake (lever type) adjustment
Abs/tcsMazda 6 Service Manual: Steering wheel and column removal/installation
Warning
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the
air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNINGS
before handling the air bag module. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.)
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse o ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Torque formulas
When using a torque wrench-SST or equivalent combination, the
written torque must be recalculated due to the extra length that the SST
or equivalent adds to the torque wrench.
Recalculate the torque using the following formulas. Choose the formula that
applies to you.
A : The leng ...