Mazda 6 Service Manual: 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 actuator.
4. Apply vacuum and verify that the rod moves.
- If the rod dose not move, replace the air cleaner.
Intake-air system removal/installation
Warning
When the engine and intake-air system are hot, they can badly
burn. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before removing the
intake-air system.
Fuel vapor is hazardous. ...
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 ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle
is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire could
overheat and explode. This could cause serious injuries.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Adjusting the Vents
Directing airflow
To adjust the direction of airflow, move the adjustment knob.
NOTE
When using the air conditioner under humid ambient temperature conditions,
the system may blow fog from the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a
result of humid air being suddenly cooled.
The air ...