1. Remove the air cleaner case. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the VAD shutter valve actuator.
3. Connect a vacuum pump to the VAD shutter valve actuator.

4. Apply vacuum and verify that the rod moves.


Intake-air system removal/installation
Variable air duct (vad) control solenoid valve inspection (l3)Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sensor
as a part of the supplemental restraint system. This sensor is equipped in the front
passenger's seat cushion. This sensor measures the electrostatic capacity of the
front passenger's seat. The SAS unit is designed ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Liftgate disassembly/assembly
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the liftgate lower trim.
3. To remove the liftgate outer handle and liftgate key cylinder, remove the
rear finisher.
4. To remove the stud ball, separate the stud ball and the stay damper.
5. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
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