1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear combination light.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.


4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Bumper Removal Note
Pull the rear bumper ends (wheel arch) outward to disengage with the bumper slider.

Caution
Rear Bumper Installation Note
1. Spread the rear bumper ends (wheel arches) apart.
2. Attach the rear bumper to the body.
3. Press the rear bumper connection portion into the body to engage with the bumper slider.
Refractor Removal Note
Lift the refractor up in the direction of the arrow, then unhook it from the rear bumper.

Bumper reinforcement removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: To Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
To increase speed using cruise control switch
Press the RESUME/ switch and hold
it. Your vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch at the desired speed.
Press the RESUME/ switch and release
it immediately to adjust the preset speed. Multiple operations wil ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Starter inspection
On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter rotates smoothly without any
noise.
If not, inspect the following.
- Remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
- Inspect the related wiring har ...