Mazda 6 Service Manual: Column cover removal/installation
1. Detach the fit of the upper column cover from the meter hood rubber.
2. Remove the upper column cover.
3. Remove the ignition key illumination.
4. Remove the screws.
5. Remove the lower column cover.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Side panel removal/installation
1. Disengage clips using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
2. Pull the side panel toward you, then disengage tabs from dashboard, and
remove the side panel.
3. Install in the reverse order of ...
Meter hood removal/installation
1. Remove the screws.
2. Pull the meter hood toward you, then detach the column cover.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Manual Shift Mode
The manual shift mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle
by allowing you to operate the selector lever manually. This allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels much like a manual transaxle when more
control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode ...