OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the oil pan. (See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Inspect the engine oil level. (See ENGINE OIL INSPECTION.)
7. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
8. Inspect the oil pressure. (See OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION.)


Oil Pump Sprocket Removal / Installation Note
Install the SST
to the oil pump sprocket to stop the oil pump from turn in.

Oil pan
Cooling systemMazda 6 Service Manual: Variable intake-air system (vis) shutter valve actuator inspection (l3)
1. Remove the air hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the VIS shutter valve actuator.
3. Connect a vacuum pump to the VIS shutter valve actuator.
4. Apply vacuum and verify that the rod moves.
If the rod dose not move, replace the intake ma ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Identification Numbers
Vehicle Information Labels
Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number
is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard.
This plate can easily be seen through the windshield.
Motor Vehicle Sa ...