Caution
Note
1. Remove the under cover.
2. Draw the fluid from the reservoir with a suction pump.
3. Remove the bleeder cap from the clutch release cylinder and attach a vinyl hose to the bleeder plug.
4. Place the other end of the vinyl hose into a container.
5. Slowly pump the clutch pedal several times.
6. With the clutch pedal depressed, loosen the bleeder screw using the SST
to let fluid escape.
7. Tighten the bleeder screw using the SST
to stop the fluid.

8. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until only clean fluid is seen.
9. Tighten the bleeder screw.
Tightening torque 5.9-8.8 N·m {60-90 kgf·cm, 53-78 in·lbf}
10. Add fluid to the MAX mark.
11. Install the under cover.
12. Verify the correct clutch operation.
Clutch fluid inspection
Clutch pedalMazda 6 Service Manual: Rear drain hose installation
Caution
If the rear drain hose is pinched or bent anywhere, the water in the hose may
not discharge and enter the inside of the vehicle. During and after installation
of the trims and the headliner, always make sure there is no interference with
the rear drain hose. Fix any problem if foun ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: 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).
Note
Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length
of the SST (piano w ...