1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the washer tank. (See WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Partially peel off the right side mud guard.
4. Remove rear washer hose No.1 from the clips.
5. Remove rear washer hose No.1 and joint pipe A.
6. Remove the A-pillar trim. (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL)
7. Remove rear washer hose No.2 from clip A.
8. Remove clips B from the body.
9. Remove rear washer hose No.2 and joint pipes B.
10. Remove the C-pillar trim. (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
11. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
12. Remove rear washer hose No.3 from clip C.
13. Remove clips D from the body.
14. Remove rear washer hose No.3 and joint pipe C.
15. Remove the headliner. (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
16. Remove the tape from rear washer hose No.4.
17. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Side protector removal
1. Pry the side protector end 20-30 mm {0.8-1.1 in} using a flathead
screwdriver or a razor.
Warning
Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a razor.
Note
The side protector is installed with double-sided adhesive tape.
If the side protector ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Steering shaft inspection
1. Inspect the following.
(1) Column bearing for damage
(2) Steering shaft length
Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.
Length
211.6 mm {8.3 in}
2. Inspect the tilt and telescope operation
(1) Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from unlock posit ...