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
Meter hood removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Idle air control (iac) valve inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
Operation Test
Carry out the Idle Air Control Inspection. (See Idle Air Control System
Inspection.)
If not as specified, perform the further inspection for the IAC valve.
Resistance Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative batt ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Power steering pressure (psp) switchinspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
Continuity Inspection
1. Inspect the following if the power steering is inoperative (See POWER
STEERING FLUID INSPECTION.):
Power steering fluid level
Power steering fluid leakage
Power steering fluid pressure
2. Disconne ...