1. Remove the under cover.
2. Remove the splash shield.
3. Remove the front auto leveling sensor. (See FRONT AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the steering gear and linkage, and pipe assembly installation bolts from the front crossmember, then suspend the steering gear and linkage with a cable.
Tightening torque
Steering gear and linkage: 74.4-104.8 N·m {7.857-10.68 kgf·m, 54.88-77.29 ft·lbf}
Pipe assembly: 7.8-10.8 N·m {79.6-110.0 kgf·cm, 69.1-95.5 in·lbf}
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Adjust the headlight zeroset. (See HEADLIGHT ZEROSET.)
9. Inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)
No.1 Engine Mount Center Bolt Removal Note
1. Suspend the engine using the SST
.
2. Remove the No.1 engine mount center bolt.
Crossmember Bracket Removal Note
Warning
1. Support the crossmember component with a jack and remove the nuts.
2. Remove the crossmember bracket.
Front Crossmember Bushing Removal Note
1. Mark the crossmember as shown in the figure (rear upper side only).
2. Remove the bushings using screw driver (-), being care not to damage the front crossmember.
Front Crossmember Bushing Installation Note
1. Set the bushings as shown in the figure.
2. Install the bushing onto the crossmember using the SSTs
.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Combine sensor inspection
Caution
Be careful and do not allow the lateral-G sensor to fall. If by
chance it is subjected to strong impact, replace it.
1. Connect the connector.
2. Turn ignition switch on, verify the voltage between terminals B and E
under the following conditions.
If not within the specifi ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: A-pillar trim removal
1. Turn the seaming welt over.
2. Disengage clips A using a fastener remover.
3. Pull the A-pillar trim, then disengage clip B (1).
4. Pull the A-pillar trim upward, then disengage clip B from the A-pillar
trim (2).
5. Pull clip B out, then rotate 45°.
6. Remove clip B from the grommet b ...