PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION TABLE EXTERIOR
and ADJUST
, if necessary, the following items to specification:
- Glass, exterior bright metal and paint for damage
- All weatherstrips for damage or detachment
- Door operation and alignment including side door and back door
- Wheel lug nuts
- Tire pressures
- Headlight aiming
- Headlight cleaner and fluid level (if equipped)
- Operation of bonnet release and lock
- Operation of liftgate and fuel lid opener
the following parts:
- Flap (front and rear)
- Wheel caps or rings (if equipped)
UNDER BONNETENGINE OFF
and ADJUST
, if necessary, the following items to specification:
- Fuel, engine coolant, and hydraulic lines, fittings, connections, and components for leaks
- Accelerator cable and linkage for free movement
- Tension of drive belts
- Tightness of water hose clamps
- Tightness of battery terminals, electrolyte level and specific gravity
- Radiator coolant level and specific gravity
- Engine oil level
- Oil level in steering gearbox
- Windshield washer tank fluid level
- Brake master cylinder fluid level
- Clutch master cylinder fluid level (MTX only)
- Power steering fluid level
- Manual transaxle oil level (MTX only) CLEAN
the spark plugs
INTERIOR
the following parts:
- Fuse for accessories
the operations of the following items:
- All lights including warning, and indicator lights
- Cigarette lighter and clock
- Ignition switch and steering lock
- Transaxle range switch (ATX only)
- Warning buzzers
- Seat belts warning system
- Ignition key reminder alarm
- Seat controls (sliding and reclining) and headrests
- Seat belt warning system
- Door locks, including childproof door locks
- Power door lock
- Power windows (if equipped)
- Horn, wipers, and washers
- Wiper blades performance Clean the wiper blades and windshield, if necessary
- Antenna
the following items:
- Presence of spare fuse
- Upholstery and interior finish
and ADJUST
, if necessary, the following items:
- Operation and fit of windows
- Parking brake
- Pedal height and free play of brake pedal
UNDER BONNETENGINE RUNNING AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
- Operation of idle-up system for electrical load, air conditioner
- Idle speed
- Automatic transaxle fluid level (ATX only)
- Initial ignition timing
- Operation of throttle position sensor
- Operation of EGR valve
ON HOIST
- Underside fuel, coolant and hydraulic lines, fittings, connections, and components for leaks
- Tires for cuts or bruises
- Steering linkage, suspension, exhaust system, and all underside hardware for looseness or damage
ROAD TEST
• CHECK
the following items:
- Brake operation
- Clutch operation
- Steering control
- Operation of meters and gauges, squeaks, rattles, and abnormal noises
- Engine general performance
- Emergency locking retractors
AFTER ROAD TEST
the seat and floor mat protective covers CHECK
for the necessary owner information materials, tools, and spare tire in vehicle
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Special tools
ENGINE
Ford SST numbers are collated with Mazda SST numbers in the example below.
Ford SSTs are marked with Ford SST number.
Example
1: Mazda SST number
2: Ford SST number
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
CLUTCH
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
AUTOMATIC T ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front fender panel
FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front side turn light.
3. Remove the fender molding. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the front combination light ...