Mazda 6 Service Manual: Bonnet adjustment
Gap Adjustment
1. Remove the front fender.
2. Loosen the bonnet hinge installation bolts and reposition the bonnet.
3. Tighten the bolts.
4. Verify that the gap between the bonnet and the body is within the specification.
Clearance
a: 2.5-4.5 mm {0.08-0.17 in}
Height Adjustment
1. Turn the stop rubber to adjust the height of the bonnet.
2. Verify that the height between the bonnet and the body is within the specification.
Clearance
a: 3.0-6.0 mm {0.12-0.23 in} b: 3.0-6.0 mm {0.12-0.23 in} c: -1.0-1.0 mm {-0.04-0.04 in}
Bonnet removal/installation
Warning
Removing the bonnet without supporting can be dangerous. The
bonnet may fall and injure you. Always perform the following procedure with
at least another person.
1. Disconnect the ...
Front fender panel
FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front side turn light.
3. Remove the fender molding. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remo ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
ECT Sensor Resistance Inspection
1. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)
2. Remove the ECT sensor (located above the starter).
3. Place the ECT sensor in water with a thermometer, and heat the water
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda recommends these shift points:
For cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade,
downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling
and ...