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.
- Remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
- Inspect the related wiring harness and the ignition switch.
No Load Test
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Connect the starter, battery, voltmeter and ammeter as shown.

3. Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.
4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
Specification

Starter removal/installation
ClutchMazda 6 Service Manual: Interior Lights
NOTE
Do not leave the lights on for long periods while the engine is turned off.
Otherwise the battery power could be depleted.
Overhead Lights
NOTE
The rear map lights also turn on and off when the overhead light switch is
operated.
Front Map Lights
When the overhead light switch is i ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front bumper removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Bumper Removal Note
1. Pull the front bumper ends (wheel arch) outward to disengage from the
bumper slider.
Caution
If only one side of the front ...