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: Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be coated ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Transaxle range (tr) switch inspection
Operating Inspection
1. Verify that the starter operates only when the ignition switch is at the
START position with the selector lever in P or N position.
If not as specified, adjust the TR switch.
2. Verify that the back-up lights illuminate when shifted to R position with
the ignition ...