Caution
1. Configurate the instrument cluter (when only replacing it). (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONFIGURATION.)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Pull down the adjusting lever of the tilt steering wheel and push the steering wheel down.
4. Pull the steering wheel toward you.
5. Remove the meter hood.
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.


7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Instrument Cluster Removal Note
When removing the instrument cluster, in order to prevent damage to the lens, cover the steering shaft with a cloth.

Instrument cluster configurationMazda 6 Service Manual: Front lower arm (front) removal/installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Lower Arm (Front) Ball Joint Removal Note
Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the SSTs.
Front Lower Arm (Front) Bushing (Inner Side) Removal Note
Press the bushing (inner side) out ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Side Air Bags
The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate
force, the system inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle
was hit. The side air bag inflates quickly to reduce injury ...