Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly. Exposed metal quickly rusts and can lead to major repairs.
CAUTION
If your Mazda is damaged and needs metal parts repaired or replaced, make sure the body shop applies anticorrosion materials to all parts, both repaired and new. This will prevent them from rusting.
Exterior Care
Bright-Metal MaintenanceMazda 6 Owners Manual: Front shock absorber inspection
1. Remove the front shock absorber from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Inspect the rubber bushing for deterioration and wear.
4. Compress and extend the shock piston at least three times. Verify that the
operational force does not change and that there is no unusual nois ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Climate control unit removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the air mix and airflow mode wires from each wire clamp and
link. (Manual air conditioner)
3. Remove the center panel. (See CENTER PANEL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the screws and climate control unit. (Full-auto air conditione ...