REAR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the flywheel. (MTX) (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Remove the drive plate. (ATX) (See DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.


Rear Oil Seal Installation Note
1. Apply silicone sealant to the mating faces as shown.
Dot diameter:
4.0-6.0 mm {0.16-0.23 in}

2. Apply clean engine oil to the new oil seal lip.
3. Install the rear oil seal using the installer as shown.

4. Tighten the rear oil seal bolts in the order as shown.
Tightening torque: 8.0-11.5 N·m {81.6-117.2 kgf·m, 70.9-101.7 in·lbf}

Front oil seal
EngineMazda 6 Service Manual: Side Air Bags
The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate
force, the system inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle
was hit. The side air bag inflates quickly to reduce injury ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Opening the Hood
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 pad ...