1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the trunk lid trim (liftgate lower trim). (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inboard Combination Light Installation Note
1. Insert the inboard combination light into the trunk lid (liftgate) as shown in the figure, then pivot it inward and fix in place.
2. Pleace the bracket in the proper position as shown in the figure and press it to the trunk lid (liftgate) to attach.
Mazda 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: No. 1 one or more on-board diagnostic functions inoperative
When performing an asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, shake the
wiring harness and connectors while doing the inspection to discover whether
poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunctions. If there
is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wir ...