1. For MT vehicle, remove the shift lever knob.
2. Remove the cup holder panel using a tape-wrapped screwdriver.

3. Remove the boot panel using a tape-wrapped screwdriver, disconnect the cigarette lighter connector, and remove the front ashtray illumination.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Glove compartment removal/installation
Console disassembly/assemblyMazda 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: Manually Shifting Down
You can shift gears down by operating the selector lever or the steering shift
switches (some models).
M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2→ M1
Using selector lever
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the selector lever forward (-) once.
Using steering shift switch (Some model ...