Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.
2. Insert your hand into the hood opening, slide the latch lever to the right, and lift up the hood.
NOTE
The lever is located a little to the left of center when facing the vehicle.
3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the support rod hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open.
Hood
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood
that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the
vehicle is moving and block the driver' ...
Closing the Hood
1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and
all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.
2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the su ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Service procedure
Inspection, adjustment
Inspection and adjustment procedures are divided into steps. Important
points regarding the location and contents of the procedures are explained
in detail and shown in the illustrations.
Repair procedure
1. Most repair operations begin with an overview illustr ...
Mazda 6 Owners 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 ...