1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the liftgate lower trim.
3. To remove the liftgate outer handle and liftgate key cylinder, remove the rear finisher.
4. To remove the stud ball, separate the stud ball and the stay damper.
5. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
6. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
STAY DAMPER DISPOSAL
Referring to procedures for trunk lid stay damper disposal, dispose of the liftgate stay damper.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some models)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) is designed to assist the driver in checking
the area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by notifying
the driver of the presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent
lane.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) detects vehicle ...
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.
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