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: Input/turbine speed sensor inspection
Caution
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor
connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the
connector when disconnecting it.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
3. Remove the air cl ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Transaxle Ranges
The shift position indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates.
The selector lever must be in P or N to operate the starter.
P (Park)
P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating.
WARNING
Always set the selector lever to P and set the parking brake:
Only s ...