Operation Test
Carry out the EGR Control Inspection. (See EGR Control System Inspection.
Resistance Inspection
Note
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Inspect resistance of the EGR valve coils.



Circuit Open/Short Inspection
1. Disconnect the PCM connector. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect the following wiring harness for open or short (continuity check).

Open circuit
- EGR valve terminal E (harness-side) and PCM terminal 4E
- EGR valve terminal A (harness-side) and PCM terminal 4H
- EGR valve terminal B (harness-side) and PCM terminal 4K
- EGR valve terminal F (harness-side) and PCM terminal 4N
- EGR valve terminal C or D (harness-side) and main relay terminal C (harness-side)
Short circuit
- EGR valve terminal E (harness-side) and GND
- EGR valve terminal A (harness-side) and GND
- EGR valve terminal B (harness-side) and GND
- EGR valve terminal F (harness-side) and GND
- EGR valve terminal C or D (harness-side) and power supply
3. Remove the EGR valve, and inspect for any damage or clogging.
Egr valve removal/installation
Pcv valve inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Center panel module removal/installation
1. Cancel the anti-theft operation. (with anti-theft system) (See ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM.)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the glove compartment.
4. Remove the rear console.
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Caution
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive shaft (atx) disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Boot Band (Wheel Side) Disassembly Note
Note
The boot band does not need to be removed unless it is being replaced.
Remove the boot clamp with end clamp pliers as shown and discard the
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