1. Pull the stay damper to the direction shown in the figure. Then detach the fit for the glove compartment from the stay damper.

2. Bend the stoppers inward to remove.

3. Turn the glove compartment downward and pull the clips to remove it.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Center box removal/installation
Console removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Electrical troubleshooting tools
Jumper wire
A jumper wire is used to create a temporary circuit. Connect the jumper
wire between the terminals of a circuit to bypass a switch.
Caution
Do not connect a jumper wire from the power source line to a body
ground. This may cause burning or other damage to wiring harnesse ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R.
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