EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION
Start the engine and inspect each exhaust system component for exhaust gas leakage.
EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.


HO2S Removal Note
Remove the HO2S using the SST
before removing the exhaust manifold.

Exhaust Manifold Installation Note
Tighten the exhaust manifold installation nuts in the order shown.

Fuel injector inspection
Emission systemMazda 6 Service Manual: No. 1 one or more on-board diagnostic functions inoperative
When performing an asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, shake the
wiring harness and connectors while doing the inspection to discover whether
poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunctions. If there
is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wir ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: After repair procedure
Caution
After repairing a malfunction, perform this procedure to verify that the
malfunction has been corrected.
When this procedure is carried out, be sure to drive the vehicle at lawful
speed and pay attention to the other vehicles.
1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
2. Turn th ...