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: Solenoid valve removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Remove the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL.)
4. Remove the solenoid valve(s).
5. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it on the solenoid valve.
6. Install the solenoid valve in the control valve body. ...
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 ...