On-Vehicle Removal
Warning
Caution
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the ATF into a separate suitable container. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Remove the front tires and splash shield.
5. Remove the crossmember. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6. Remove the oil pan.
7. Disconnect the transaxle connectors and transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor connector.
8. Remove the oil strainer.
9. Remove the control valve body installation bolts A as shown, then remove the control valve body component as shown.
10. Remove the accumulators and accumulator springs.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Fuel injector removal/installation
Caution
Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without
cleaning it may possibly cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release
connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before
disconnecting/connecting using a cloth or soft brush, and make sure that it ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:
*1 Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before
the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration w ...