1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.
2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood.

3. Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed position and then let it drop.
CAUTION
When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed.
Opening the HoodMazda 6 Owners Manual: Noise filter removal/installation
Brake Light Noise Filter
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Window Defroster Noise Filter
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear package trim.
3. Remove in the orde ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Rear wiper motor removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear wiper arm and blade. (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the revers ...