1. Remove the front door glass.
2. Detach the outer handle and front door latch rod.
3. For protector-equipped vehicles, refer to key cylinder removal/installation to remove the protector.
4. Remove the bolts.

5. With the rear side of the outer handle fixed and the outer handle lever pulled out (1), remove the rear side of the outer handle from the front door.

6. Pull out the front side of the outer handle from the front door.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front door key cylinder removal/installation
Rear outer handle removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Stabilizer control link inspection
1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for bending and damage.
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.
(1) Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
(2) Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
(3) Measure the starting torque using a suitable allen so ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Transaxle oil replacement
1. Remove the drain plug with the washer.
2. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
3. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
40-58 N·m {4.0-6.0 kgf·m, 29-43 ft·lbf}
4. Remove the oil level plug with washer and add nthe specified amount and
type of oil through t ...