1. Remove the battery, battery tray and battery bracket.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the dashboard compleat. (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the SAS control module. (See SAS UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the climate control unit. (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL.) (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION.)
6. Remove the rear heat duct. (See REAR HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Install the air cleaner component.
10. After installation, verify that the shift lever can be shifted smoothly into each position.


Select Cable Installation Note
1. Remove the center console.
2. Make sure that the shift lever (transaxle side) is in neutral.
3. Unlock the lock pice of the select cable (shift lever side) in the order shown in the figure.

4. Shift the sift lever to neutral.
5. Lock the lock pice of the selector cable (shift cable side) in the order shown in the figure.

6. Install the center console.
7. Shift the shift lever from neutral to other position, and make sure that there are no other components in that area to interfere with the lever.
Manual transaxle removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Transaxle oil replacement
1. Remove the drain plug with the washer.
2. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
3. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
40-58 N·m {4.0-6.0 kgf·m, 29-43 ft·lbf}
4. Remove the oil level plug with washer and add nthe specified amount and
type of oil through t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Transmitter battery inspection
Caution
Since the battery voltage does not drop fully if the button is
pushed for only 4 seconds or less, it can not be properly examined to see
whether it is good or bad. Always push the button for 5 seconds.
Note
A correct measurement can not be obtained if the battery
temperat ...