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: Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding the transmitter over the push button start
due to a dead key battery or a malfunctioning key, be careful not to allow the following,
otherwise the signal from the key will not be received correctly and the engine
may not start.
Metal parts of ot ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Exhaust system
EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION
Start the engine and inspect each exhaust system component for exhaust gas
leakage.
If leakage is found, repair or replace as necessary.
EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
When the engine and exhaust system are hot, they can badly burn.
Turn off t ...