Mazda 6 Service Manual: Thermostat
THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the plug hole plate.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)
4. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
5. Remove the washer tank.
6. Remove the P/S oil pump.
Note
- Remove the P/S oil pump with hoses and pipe still connected.
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
10. Inspect the engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION.)
THERMOSTAT INSPECTION
Inspect the thermostat for the following.
- Closed valve in room temperature
- Opening temperature and lift of the valve
- If not as specified, replace the thermostat.
Radiator
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/INSTALLATI ...
Water pump
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See
ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
3. Loosen the water pump pulley bolt to remove the d ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front door lock actuator inspection
Door Lock Actuator
1. Disconnect the front door lock actuator connector.
2. Apply battery positive voltage to the front door lock actuator terminals
and inspect the operation of the front door lock actuator.
If not as specified, replace the front door lock actuator.
With double locking ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Side protector removal
1. Pry the side protector end 20-30 mm {0.8-1.1 in} using a flathead
screwdriver or a razor.
Warning
Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a razor.
Note
The side protector is installed with double-sided adhesive tape.
If the side protector ...