Mazda 6 Service Manual: Spark plug removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the plug hoie plate.
- Lift off and remove the plug hole plate from the installation areas (rubber and clips) as shown in the figure.
3. Disconnect the high-tension lead.
4. Remove the spark plugs using the plug-wrench.
5. Install the spark plugs using a plug-wrench.
Tightening torque: 10-24 N·m {1.1-2.4kgf·m, 8-17ft·lbf}
6. Install the plug hole plate.
Caution
- If the plug hole plate interferes with metal clips and the accelerator cable, the cable could be damaged, so when installing follow the procedure below.
(1) To position the plug hole plate, grasp the rubber 1 and 2, as shown in the figure, with your hands and press them in.
(2) Route the accelerator cable more towards the center of the plug hole plate underside to avoid the rib area as shown in the figure.
(3) Grasp rubber 3 with your hand and press it in.
(4) Grasp clips 4 and 5 with your hands and press them in.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
Ignition coil inspection
Primary Coil Winding
1. Remove the ignition coil.
2. Measure the resistance between the following lead holes using an ohmmeter.
A and B, B and C
- If not specified, replace the ignition co ...
Spark plug inspection
Caution
Do not inspect, adjust, or clean the plug gap with a wire brush.
Doing so can damage the platinum tip.
When cleaning a spark plug with a plug clear, clean the plug
quickly for less ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front shock absorber inspection
1. Remove the front shock absorber from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Inspect the rubber bushing for deterioration and wear.
4. Compress and extend the shock piston at least three times. Verify that the
operational force does not change and that there is no unusual nois ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Cup Holder
WARNING
Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
If the contents spill, you could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than cups or drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects othe ...