EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION
Start the engine and inspect each exhaust system component for exhaust gas leakage.
EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.


HO2S Removal Note
Remove the HO2S using the SST
before removing the exhaust manifold.

Exhaust Manifold Installation Note
Tighten the exhaust manifold installation nuts in the order shown.

Fuel injector inspection
Emission systemMazda 6 Service Manual: Steering gear and linkage removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the
ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropri ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Variable valve timing actuator removal/installation
L3
Caution
Variable valve timing actuator can not be disassembled because it
is a precision unit.
Note
Variable valve timing actuator camshaft sprocket is integrated
with the variable valve timing actuator and cannot be disassembled.
1. Follow the timing chain removal/installati ...