1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.


3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Map Light Removal Note
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the headliner and the front map light.
2. Push the hooks to remove the front map light.

Front map light inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Oil pan
OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
Hot engine and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the
engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
4. Re ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:
*1 Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before
the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration w ...