1. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and looseness in the boot band.

2. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joint or splines.
Joint shaft disassembly/assembly
Drive shaft removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch, Door Handle (With the advanced keyless
function)
All doors can be locked/unlocked by pressing the request switch on the front
doors while the key is being carried.
Front doors
To lock
To lock the doors , press the request switch and the hazard warning lights will
flash once.
A beep sound will be heard once.
To unlock
Driver's door requ ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Seat warmer switch removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the brake boots panel. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Seat Warmer Switch Removal Note
Squeeze the tabs of seat warmer switch and pull it forwar ...