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: Key reminder switch inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Disconnect the key reminder switch connector.
4. Inspect for continuity between the key reminder switch terminals using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the key reminder ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Transaxle range (tr) switch inspection
Operating Inspection
1. Verify that the starter operates only when the ignition switch is at the
START position with the selector lever in P or N position.
If not as specified, adjust the TR switch.
2. Verify that the back-up lights illuminate when shifted to R position with
the ignition ...