Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive belt replacement
1. Remove the splash shield (RH).
2. Turn the center of the tensioner pulley clockwise to release tension to the drive belt.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Reinstall the drive belt or install a new drive belt.
5. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceeds the limit. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)
- If it exceeds the limit, replace the drive belt.
6. Install the splash shield (RH).
Drive belt inspection
Note
Front and water pump drive belt deflection/tension inspection is
not necessary because of the use of the front drive belt auto tensioner.
Front Drive Belt
Verify that the drive belt au ...
Drive belt auto tensioner inspection
1. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the
operational direction.
Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necess ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Filament inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
Caution
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead
of the voltmeter will damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the
lead and test the filament by touching it with the ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Spark plug removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the plug hoie plate.
Lift off and remove the plug hole plate from the installation areas
(rubber and clips) as shown in the figure.
3. Disconnect the high-tension lead.
4. Remove the spark plugs using the plug-wrench.
5. Install th ...