Mazda 6 Service Manual: Foreword
- When the customer reports a vehicle malfunction, check the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), HOLD indicator light flashing, and PCM memory for diagnostic trouble code (DTC), then diagnose the malfunction according to following flowchart.
- If the DTC exists, diagnose the applicable DTC. (See DTC TABLE.)
- If the DTC does not exist, MIL does not illuminate, and HOLD indicator light flashes, diagnose the applicable symptom troubleshooting. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE.)
* :Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), HOLD indicator light
Automatic transaxle on-board diagnostic function
DTC Reading Procedure
(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST.) ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front upper arm inspection
1. Remove the upper arm from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.
3. Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.
(1) Rotate the ball joint five times.
(2) Measure the rotation torque using a suitable allen socket and a
torque wrench.
If not within the specification ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: A/c unit removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See RECOVERY.) (See CHARGING.)
3. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove the dashboard. (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the theft-deterrent control module. (See ...