1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove compartment.
3. Remove the car navigation unit. (See CAR-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.


5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Air intake actuator inspection
Air mix actuator inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Direct Mode
Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering
shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D
range.
While in direct mode, the D and M indication illuminate and the gear position
in use is illuminated. Direct mode is canceled ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following
conditions (severe driving conditions) apply.
Repeated short-distance driving
Driving in dusty conditions
Driving with extended use of brakes
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used
...