1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove compartment.
3. Remove the console.
4. Remove the meter hood.
5. Remove the instrument cluster.
6. Remove the column cover.
7. Remove the lower panel.
8. Remove the steering shaft.
9. Remove the A-pillar trims.
10. Remove the front scuff plates.
11. Remove the front side trims.
12. Remove the side panels.
13. For vehicles equipped with the wire-type climate control unit, disconnect the wires for the front A/C unit. (See to CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL.) (See to CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION.)
14. Disconnect the dashboard harness connectors.
15. Remove the bolts.
Warning
16. Pull out the support pins from the body to remove the dashboard.
17. Take the dashboard off from the driver-side door opening.
18. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clutch switch inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
Continuity Inspection
1. Verify that the clutch switch is installed properly.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the clutch switch.
4. Inspect for continuity between the clutch switch terminals using an
ohmmeter. ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections
at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified
service technician as soon as possible.
At Least Twice a Year (For ...