1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear wiper arm and blade. (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.


5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Adjust the rear wiper arm and blade. (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT.)
Rear washer motor inspection
Rear wiper motor inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it is properly
inflated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to handle because of its construction which
is lighter and small ...