OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove the engine front cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL INSPECTION.)
8. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.


Oil Pan Installation Note
1. Use a square ruler to unite the oil pan and the cylinder block junction side on the engine front cover side.

2. Apply silicone sealant to the oil pressure switch threads as shown.

3. Tighten the bolts in the order shown.

Oil cooler
Oil pumpMazda 6 Service Manual: Trunk lid removal/installation
Warning
Removing the stay damper without supporting the trunk lid can be
dangerous. The trunk lid may fall and injure you. Open the trunk lid fully
and support it before removing the stay damper.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the trunk lid harness connector, p ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Power steering fluid inspection
Fluid Level Inspection
1. Inspect the power steering fluid level.
Add fluid to the specified level as necessary.
Fluid specification
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®II)
Fluid Leakage Inspection
1. Start the engine and let it idle.
2. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and ...