RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the cooling fan. (See COOLING FAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the oil hose. (ATX)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
8. Inspect the engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION.)


Radiator cap
ThermostatMazda 6 Service Manual: Shift-Lock Override
If the selector lever will not move from P using the proper shift procedure,
continue to hold down the brake pedal.
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover using a cloth-wrapped flat head screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
ECT Sensor Resistance Inspection
1. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)
2. Remove the ECT sensor (located above the starter).
3. Place the ECT sensor in water with a thermometer, and heat the water
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