1. Remove the upper anchor of the front seat belt.
2. Remove the B-pillar lower trim.
3. Turn the seaming welt over.

4. Pull the B-pillar upper trim toward you, then disengage, clip B, and pin C from the body.
5. Disengage hook A from the body, then remove B-pillar upper trim.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
B-pillar lower trim removal/installation
Front side trim removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Automatic transaxle removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
3. Remove the aircleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the front tires and splash shield.
5. Remove the under cover.
6. Remove the steering gear and power steering pipe. (See ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Steering shaft inspection
1. Inspect the following.
(1) Column bearing for damage
(2) Steering shaft length
Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.
Length
211.6 mm {8.3 in}
2. Inspect the tilt and telescope operation
(1) Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from unlock posit ...