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: Rear oil seal
REAR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the flywheel. (MTX) (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Remove the drive plate. (ATX) (See DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Oil Seal Installation Note
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Removing a Flat Tire
1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any lug nuts until the tire has been raised off the ground.
2. Place the jack on the ground.
3. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure and adjust the jack
head so that it is close to th ...