
No.18 excessive shift shock is felt when upshifting and downshifting
No.20 noise occurs at idle when vehicle is stopped in all positions/rangesMazda 6 Service Manual: Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Liftgate side trim removal/installation
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
2. Position the strap hanger as shown in the figure.
3. Pull the liftgate side trim toward you, then disengage clips A, pin B and
the strap hanger from the body and pin B, hook C, D from the liftgate lower
trim.
4. Remove the liftgate side trim.
5. Remo ...