1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Remove the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL.)
4. Remove the solenoid valve(s).

5. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it on the solenoid valve.
6. Install the solenoid valve in the control valve body.
Tightening torque 7.8-10.8 N·m
{80-110 kgf·cm, 70-95.4 in·lbf}

7. Install the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL.)
8. Install the under cover.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
10. Add ATF and, with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level and inspect for leakage. (See Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Inspection.)
11. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST.)
12. Carry out the road test. (See ROAD TEST.)
Solenoid valve inspection
Pcm inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Combine sensor inspection
Caution
Be careful and do not allow the lateral-G sensor to fall. If by
chance it is subjected to strong impact, replace it.
1. Connect the connector.
2. Turn ignition switch on, verify the voltage between terminals B and E
under the following conditions.
If not within the specifi ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front outer handle removal/installation
1. Remove the front door glass.
2. Detach the outer handle and front door latch rod.
3. For protector-equipped vehicles, refer to key cylinder
removal/installation to remove the protector.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. With the rear side of the outer handle fixed and the outer handle lever
pulle ...