1. Disengage clips using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

2. Pull the side panel toward you, then disengage tabs from dashboard, and remove the side panel.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Dashboard disassembly/assembly
Column cover removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
ECT Sensor Resistance Inspection
1. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)
2. Remove the ECT sensor (located above the starter).
3. Place the ECT sensor in water with a thermometer, and heat the water
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Inside Trunk Release Lever (Some models)
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a means
of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk.
No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be tempted to p ...