1. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational direction.

3. Turn the drive belt auto tensioner pulley by hand and verify that it rotates smoothly.
4. Install the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
Drive belt replacement
Valve clearanceMazda 6 Service Manual: Center panel module disassembly/assembly
Caution
Before disassembling the center panel module, spread a cloth on the floor to
put the disassembled parts on. This protects the surface of the panel from
scratches or dirt.
1. Remove the center panel module. (See CENTER PANEL MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order i ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points
to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This improves driving feel. The
transaxle may switch to AAS mode when driving up and down slopes, cornering, driving
at high elevations, or depressing the accelerato ...