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: Joint shaft disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Joint Shaft Disassembly Note
Disassemble the joint shaft.
Bearing Disassembly Note
Remove the bearing using the SSTs.
Dust Seal (Right) Assembly Note
1. Apply grease to the new dust se ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Variable valve timing actuator inspection
L3
Caution
Variable valve timing actuator can not be disassembled it is a
precision unit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the plug hole plate.
3. Remove the high-tension lead.
4. Remove the oil control valve connector.
5. Remove the ventilation hose.
6. Remove the ...