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: Drive Selection (Some models)
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport
mode is selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced.
This provides additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneuvers
such as lane changes, merging onto freeways, o ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Closing the Hood
1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and
all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.
2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support
rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in the c ...