4SD
1. Remove the tire house trim.
2. Turn the seaming welt over.
3. Remove the cap using a fastener remover, and remove the bolt (with curtain air bag system).

4. Disengage clips A and clip B using a fastener remover.
5. Pull the C-pillar trim forward, then disengage hook C from the body, and remove the C-pillar trim.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
1. Remove the tire house trim.
2. Remove the trunk side upper trim
3. Turn the seaming welt over.
4. Remove the cap using a fastener remover the bolt. (with curtain air bag system)

5. Disengage clips A and pin B using a fastener remover.
6. Pull the C-pillar trim forward, then disengage the hook from the body.
7. Remove the rear center seat belt tongue from the C-pillar trim. (LH only)
8. Remove the C-pillar trim.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear scuff plate removal/installation
Front door trim removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.
2. Insert your hand into the hood opening, slide the latch lever to the right,
and lift up the hood.
NOTE
The lever is located a little to the left of center when facing the vehicle.
3. Grasp the support rod in the pad ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive Selection (Some models)
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport
mode is selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced.
This provides additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneuvers
such as lane changes, merging onto freeways, o ...