Preparation
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. With ignition switch on, verify that the ABS warning light goes out after 2.4 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch off.
4. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
5. Shift the transaxle to N position.
6. Release the parking brake.
7. Rotate the wheels by hand, and inspect for brake drag.
Operation of DSC Inspection
1. Perform the Preparation.
2. Connect WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
3. Set up an active command modes inspection according to the combination of commands below.
Note
Pressure retention
Pressure reduction
Note
4. Send the command while pressing on the brake pedal and attempting to rotate the wheel being inspected.
5. When pressure is being maintained, and a click sound indicating the solenoid is operating comes from the DSC HU/CM, confirm that the wheel does not rotate. When pressure is being reduced, and a click sound indicating the solenoid is operating comes from DSC HU/CM, confirm that the wheel rotates, even though the brake pedal is being depressed.
- The DSC HU/CM brake lines are normal
- The DSC HU/CM hydraulic system is not significantly abnormal
- The DSC HU/CM wiring is normal
- Output system harness in DSC HU/CM (solenoid, relay) are normal
- The DSC HU/CM input system harness and parts
- Extremely small leaks in the DSC HU/CM internal hydraulic system
- Unusual intermittent occurrences in the above items
DSC Control Inspection
1. Perform the Preparation.
2. Connect WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
3. Set up an active command modes inspection according to the combination of commands below.
Pressure retention
Note
4. Send the command while attempting to rotate the wheel being inspected.
5. When pressure is being maintained, and a click sound indicating the solenoid is operating comes from the DSC HU/CM, confirm that the wheel does not rotate.
- The DSC HU/CM brake lines are normal
- The DSC HU/CM hydraulic system is not significantly abnormal
- The DSC HU/CM wiring is normal
- Output system harness in DSC HU/CM (solenoid, relay) are normal
- The DSC HU/CM input system harness and parts
- Extremely small leaks in the DSC HU/CM internal hydraulic system
- Unusual intermittent occurrences in the above items
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than mild detergent. Before using any detergent,
verify the ingredients. Otherwise, the product could discolor or stain the aluminum
wheels.
NOTE ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear bumper removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear combination light.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Bumper Removal Note
Pull the rear bumper ends (wheel arch) outward to disengage with the bumper
slider.
Cautio ...