Mazda 6 Service Manual: Generator removal/installation
Warning
- When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with generator terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the battery negative cables before performing the following operation.
Caution
- The generator can be damaged by the heat from the exhaust manifold. Make sure the generator duct and the generator heat insulator are installed securely.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Generator Removal Note
Remove the generator from above.
Battery recharging
Warning
Keep any flammable away from the battery, otherwise evaporated gas
of the battery fluid may catch fire, and cause serious injury or death.
Caution
When removing the battery, disc ...
Generator inspection
Generator Warning Light
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
Charge if necessary.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is correct. (See DRIVE BELT
INSPECTION.)
If not ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear beltline molding removal
Note
When removing the rear beltline molding, the clip may be damaged.
If the clip is damaged, replace it with a new one.
1. Pull the A section upward and remove the clip.
2. Rotate the B section of the front beltline molding in direction (2), along
the direction (1) shown in the figu ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it is properly
inflated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to handle because of its construction which
is lighter and small ...