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: Headlight bulb removal/installation
Low-beam
Halogen type
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the front combination light. (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Caution
A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is used. If
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Power outside mirror disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Outside Mirror Glass Disassembly Note
1. Press area A of the glass so that area B moves toward you.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the notch and remove the glass from the mirror
base.
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