1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the trunk lid trim.
3. To remove the trunk lid outer handle and trunk lid key cylinder, remove the rear finisher.
4. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
5. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.


Trunk lid removal/installation
Trunk lid adjustmentMazda 6 Service Manual: Opening and Closing the Trunk Lid
Opening the trunk lid
Using the remote release button
Push the remote release button.
Using the electric trunk lid opener
(With the advanced keyless function)
A locked trunk lid can also be opened while the key is being carried.
Press the electric trunk lid opener on the trunk lid, then rais ...
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 ...