Wheels and Tires Removal/Installation
The removal and installation procedures for the wheels and tires are not mentioned in this section. When a wheel is removed, tighten it to 88-118 N·m {9.0-12.0 kgf·m, 65.0-87.0 ft·lbf}.
Power Steering Components Removal/Installation
If any power steering fluid line has been disconnected anytime during the procedure, add ATF M-III
or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®II
), bleed the fluid lines, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.
Connectors Disconnection/Connection
Disconnect the negative battery cable before doing any work that requires handling of connectors. Reconnect the negative battery cable only after the work is completed.
Suspension Arm Removal/Installation
Tighten any part of the suspension that uses rubber bushings only after vehicle has been lowered and unloaded.
Note
Location indexMazda 6 Service Manual: Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.
This vehicle will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
* U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline st ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Foreword
Outline
The OBD (on-board diagnostic) test inspects the integrity and function
of the air bag system and outputs the results when requested by the specific
tests.
OBD test also:
- Provides a quick inspection of the air bag system.
- Is usually performed at the start of each diagn ...