Mazda 6 Service Manual: Vehicle speedometer sensor (vss) removal/installation
Caution
- Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.
- If foreign materials are stuck to the VSS, disturbance by magnetic flux can cause sensor output to be abnormal and thereby negatively affect control. Make sure that foreign materials such as iron filings are not stuck to the VSS during installation.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Disconnect the VSS connector.
4. Remove the VSS.
5. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it on a new VSS.
6. Install the VSS.
Tightening torque
8-11 N·m {82-112 kgf·cm, 71-97 in·lbf}
7. Connect the VSS connector.
8. Install the under cover.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
Vehicle speedometer sensor (vss) inspection
Visual Inspection
1. Remove the VSS. (See VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR (VSS)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Make sure that the sensor is free of any metallic shavings or particles.
If any are found o ...
Solenoid valve inspection
Resistance Inspection (On-Vehicle Inspection)
Caution
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor
connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than mild detergent. Before using any detergent,
verify the ingredients. Otherwise, the product could discolor or stain the aluminum
wheels.
NOTE ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:
*1 Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before
the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration w ...