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.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Constant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic
system:
Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit),
Front air bag sensors
Air bag modules
Side crash sensors
Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light
Front seat belt pretensioners
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Air intake actuator inspection
1. Connect battery positive voltage to terminal D or F and ground to terminal
F or D of the air intake actuator.
2. Verify that the air intake actuator operates as shown below.
If not as specified, replace the air intake actuator.
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