Mazda 6 Service Manual: Base installation
1. Cut away all of the original sealant using a razor.
2. Clean and degrease the ceramic coating on the glass and the base.
3. Apply primer to the bonding area of the glass and the base.
Caution
- Keep the area free of dirt and grease, and do not touch the surface or the primer may not properly bond to the surface of the glass.
4. Apply a height of 3.0 mm {0.12 in}
sealant to the base.
Note
- Use only glass primer on the glass, and body primer on the base. Allow the primer to dry for approximately 30 minutes.
5. Center the base in the ceramic coating and press it onto the glass.
6. Use isopropyl alcohol to remove any excess repair sealant.
Hardening time of sealant
7. Install the rearview mirror.
Base removal
1. Remove the rearview mirror.
2. Wind each end of a wire around a bar.
Warning
Using a SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always
wear gloves when using a SST (piano wire).
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Cleaning the Floor Mats
Rubber floor mats should be cleaned with mild soap and water only.
WARNING
Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning
rubber floor mats: Cleaning the rubber floor mats with rubber cleaning products
makes the floor mats slippery. This may cause an accident whe ...
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 ...