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: Power window motor removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front door trim or rear door trim.
3. Disconnect the power window motor connector.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Remove the power window motor from the power window regulator drum.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Note
When ins ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Engine disassembly/assembly
1. Disconnect the engine and automatic transaxle. (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the engine and manual transaxle. (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the intake-air system. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove ...