1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the liftgate lower trim.
3. To remove the liftgate outer handle and liftgate key cylinder, remove the rear finisher.
4. To remove the stud ball, separate the stud ball and the stay damper.
5. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
6. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
STAY DAMPER DISPOSAL
Referring to procedures for trunk lid stay damper disposal, dispose of the liftgate stay damper.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear beltline molding removal
Note
When removing the rear beltline molding, the clip may be damaged.
If the clip is damaged, replace it with a new one.
1. Pull the A section upward and remove the clip.
2. Rotate the B section of the front beltline molding in direction (2), along
the direction (1) shown in the figu ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Pre-delivery inspection
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION TABLE EXTERIOR
INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items to
specification:
- Glass, exterior bright metal and paint for damage
- All weatherstrips for damage or detachment
- Door operation and alignment including side door and back door
- Wheel lug nu ...