1. Remove the air hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the VTCS shutter valve actuator.
3. Connect a vacuum pump to the VTCS shutter valve actuator.
4. Apply vacuum and verify that the rod moves.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Jacking positions ,vehicle lift (2 supports),safety stands (rigid rack)
positions
Jacking Positions
Warning
Improperly jacking a vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and cause serious injury. Use only the correct front and rear
jacking points and block the wheels.
Use safety stands to support the vehicle after it has been lifted.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Electrical parts
Battery cable
Before disconnecting connectors or removing electrical parts, disconnect
the negative battery cable.
Wiring Harness
To remove the wiring harness from the clip in the
engine room, pry up the hook of the clip using a
flathead screwdriver.
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