Warning
When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with starter terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the battery negative cables before performing the following operation.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.(See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the clutch release cylinger.(MTX) (See CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Variable air duct (vad) control solenoid valve inspection (l3)
1. Remove the VAD control solenoid valve. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
If not as specified, replace the VAD control solenoid valve.
If as specified, carry out the Circuit Open/Short Inspection.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Electrical parts
Battery cable
Before disconnecting connectors or removing electrical parts, disconnect
the negative battery cable.
Wiring Harness
To remove the wiring harness from the clip in the
engine room, pry up the hook of the clip using a
flathead screwdriver.
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