1. Remove the rearview mirror.
2. Remove the cowl grille.
3. Remove the headliner.
4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body to protect it from damage.
5. Apply protective tape to the dashboard to protect it from damage.
6. Cut the lip of the windshield molding using a razor.
Warning
Note
Not Reusing Windshield
1. Remove the base.
Note
2. Use a SST
, and insert the blade into the sealant.
3. Pull through the sealant around the edge of the glass.
4. Remove the winshield.
Reusing Windshield
Note
1. Make a hole through the sealant, avoiding pins, from the inside of the vehicle using an awl.
2. Pass the SST
(piano wire) through the hole.
Warning
3. Wind each end of the SST
(piano wire) around a bar.
Note
4. Working with another person, saw through the sealant around the edge of the glass.
5. Remove the windshield.
6. Remove the pins from the windshield.
7. Remove the winshield molding from the windshield glass.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil seal replacement
1. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
Caution
The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive
shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
2. Remove the drive shaft. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the oil sea ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Side air bag sensor removal/installation
Warning
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally
deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG
SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the side air bag sensor. (See
SERVICE WARNINGS.)
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
2. ...