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.
Circuit Open/Short Inspection
1. Disconnect the PCM connector. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect the following wiring harness for open or short (continuity check).
Open circuit
- If there is no continuity, the circuit is open. Repair or replace the harness.
- VAD control solenoid valve terminal B (harness-side) and PCM terminal 4C
- VAD control solenoid valve terminal A (harness-side) and main relay terminal C (harness-side)
Short circuit
- If there is continuity, the circuit is shorted. Repair or replace the harness.
- VAD control solenoid valve terminal B (harness-side) and body GND
- VAD control solenoid valve terminal A (harness-side) and power supply
Variable air duct (vad) shutter valve inspection (l3)
1. Remove the air cleaner case. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the VAD shutter valve actuator.
3. Connect a vacuum pump to the VAD shutter valve act ...
Variable air duct (vad) check valve (one-way) inspection (l3)
1. Remove the VAD check valve (one-way). (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Blow through A and verify that air flows from B.
3. Blow through B and verify that air does not flow from A ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front door trim removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Open the cap using a small screwdriver, then remove the screw.
3. Remove the inner handle cover.
4. Remove the inner garnish.
5. Remove the cover, then remove screw A.
6. Remove the lens cover, then remove screw B.
7. Disengage clips A from the ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system
and the trunk lid cannot be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency
measure to open it:
1. Open the cover.
2. Move the lever to the left to fold the seatback.
3. Move the lever to the left to o ...