1. Remove the air hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the VTCS shutter valve actuator.

3. Connect a vacuum pump to the VTCS shutter valve actuator.
4. Apply vacuum and verify that the rod moves.

Variable intake-air system (vis) control solenoid valve inspection (l3)
Variable tumble control solenoid valve inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Smart Brake Support (SBS) (Some models)
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system alerts the driver of a possible collision
using a display and warning sound if the radar sensor (front) and the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) determine that there is the possibility of a collision with a vehicle
ahead while the vehicle is being driven at abo ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front shock absorber disposal
Warning
Whenever drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear.
The gas in the shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips
into the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Clamp a shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2-3 ...