1. Remove the bonnet release lever.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Pull the lower panel toward you, then disengage clips A and tabs B from the dashboard, and remove the lower panel.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Meter hood removal/installation
Center box removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Battery inspection
Battery
Inspect the battery in the following procedure.
Test load chart
Battery positive voltage with load
Back-up Current
1. Verify that the engine switch is at OFF and that the key has been removed.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Measure the back-up current between the n ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Key reminder switch inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Disconnect the key reminder switch connector.
4. Inspect for continuity between the key reminder switch terminals using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the key reminder ...