If the selector lever will not move from P using the proper shift procedure, continue to hold down the brake pedal.
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover using a cloth-wrapped flat head screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.

3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked.
Shift-Lock System
Transaxle RangesMazda 6 Owners Manual: Roof molding installation
1. Attach the roof molding to the T stud at the A section.
2. Press in the roof molding along the direction (1) shown in the figure and
attach it to the clip A at the B section.
3. Hook the roof molding to the clip B at the C section, press it in, and
attach the roof molding to the clip B.
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Inboard combination light removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the trunk lid trim (liftgate lower trim). (See TRUNK LID TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inboard Combinat ...