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
Starter inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Drive shaft (atx) disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Boot Band (Wheel Side) Disassembly Note
Note
The boot band does not need to be removed unless it is being replaced.
Remove the boot clamp with end clamp pliers as shown and discard the
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Combine sensor inspection
Caution
Be careful and do not allow the lateral-G sensor to fall. If by
chance it is subjected to strong impact, replace it.
1. Connect the connector.
2. Turn ignition switch on, verify the voltage between terminals B and E
under the following conditions.
If not within the specifi ...