1. Remove the front door unit.
2. Remove the cover, then remove the bolt.
3. For protector-equipped vehicles, pull out the protector tab from the latch and remove the protector.
4. Disconnect the rod.
5. Remove the front outer handle.
6. Turn the key cylinder in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and move the hook to the notch.
7. Pull the key cylinder towards you (2) to remove it.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Foreword
When the customer reports a vehicle malfunction, check the malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL) indication and diagnostic trouble code (DTC), then
diagnose the malfunction according to following flowchart.
- If a DTC exists, diagnose the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC
TABLE.)
- ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Instrument cluster removal/installation
Caution
When replacing the instrument cluster, the configuration procedure must be
performed before removing the instrument cluster. If the configuration procedure
is not performed before removing the instrument cluster, it is possible that the
instrument cluster will not operate normally. ...