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: Transaxle oil replacement
1. Remove the drain plug with the washer.
2. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
3. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
40-58 N·m {4.0-6.0 kgf·m, 29-43 ft·lbf}
4. Remove the oil level plug with washer and add nthe specified amount and
type of oil through t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Tiedown Hooks (Some models)
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown eyelets for towing the vehicle. They
have been designed only for securing the vehicle to a transport vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose could result in the vehicle being damaged.
Tiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eye ...