1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the EGR valve connector.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.


4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Water Hose Removal Note
EGR Valve Removal Note
1. Remove the air hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Remove the upper radiator hose. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Purge solenoid valve inspection
Egr valve inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Shroud panel removal/installation
1. Remove the bonnet. (See BONNET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the front combination light. (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the front bumper reinforcement. (See BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
REMOVAL/ ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Air filter inspection
1. Remove the air filter.
2. Inspect the air filter.
If the air filter is damaged, excessively dirty, or foul smelling,
replace the air filter.
Note
The air filter cannot be reused by cleaning it with water or
compressed air.
Replace the air filter at the following interval, depe ...