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: Dtc table
Note
Perform the following if the security light stays on:
- If gasoline engine stalls, go to symptom troubleshooting NO.11
ENGINE STALLS/QUITS, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, MISSES, BUCK/JERK,
HESITATION/STUMBLE, SURGES in. (See NO.11 ENGINE STALLS/QUITS, ENGINE RUNS
ROUGH, MISSES, BUCK/J ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Starting the Engine
NOTE
Starting the engine may be possible even if the key is outside of the
vehicle and extremely close to a door and window, however, always start the ...