1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear combination light.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.


4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Bumper Removal Note
Pull the rear bumper ends (wheel arch) outward to disengage with the bumper slider.

Caution
Rear Bumper Installation Note
1. Spread the rear bumper ends (wheel arches) apart.
2. Attach the rear bumper to the body.
3. Press the rear bumper connection portion into the body to engage with the bumper slider.
Refractor Removal Note
Lift the refractor up in the direction of the arrow, then unhook it from the rear bumper.

Bumper reinforcement removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Throttle position (tp) sensor inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
Resistance Inspection
1. Perform the following test only when directed.
If as specified but TP PID value is out of specification, inspect
resistance of TP sensor.
If not as specified, inspect the following:
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Side air bag sensor removal/installation
Warning
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally
deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG
SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the side air bag sensor. (See
SERVICE WARNINGS.)
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
2. ...