On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter rotates smoothly without any noise.
- Remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
- Inspect the related wiring harness and the ignition switch.
No Load Test
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Connect the starter, battery, voltmeter and ammeter as shown.

3. Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.
4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
Specification

Starter removal/installation
ClutchMazda 6 Service Manual: Engine disassembly/assembly
1. Disconnect the engine and automatic transaxle. (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the engine and manual transaxle. (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the intake-air system. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Fuel-filler lid and opener removal/installation
1. To remove the fuel-filler lid opener, remove the left side trunk side trim
(4SD) or trunk side lower trim (5HB).
2. To remove the fuel-filler lid opener cable, perform the following and turn
over the floor covering.
(1) Remove the driver-side front seat.
(2) Remove the driver-side fron ...