Mazda 6 Service Manual: Starter removal/installation
Warning
When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with starter terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the battery negative cables before performing the following operation.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.(See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the clutch release cylinger.(MTX) (See CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Starting system
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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.
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Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Inspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause the battery to discharge quickly.
Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a week. If it is low, remove the
caps and add enough distilled water to bring the level between the upper and lower
level (illustration).
Do not overfill.
Examine the sp ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for
any hissing to stop, then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn
skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is
pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel-filler cap is re ...