Mazda 6 Service Manual: Spark plug removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the plug hoie plate.
- Lift off and remove the plug hole plate from the installation areas (rubber and clips) as shown in the figure.
3. Disconnect the high-tension lead.
4. Remove the spark plugs using the plug-wrench.
5. Install the spark plugs using a plug-wrench.
Tightening torque: 10-24 N·m {1.1-2.4kgf·m, 8-17ft·lbf}
6. Install the plug hole plate.
Caution
- If the plug hole plate interferes with metal clips and the accelerator cable, the cable could be damaged, so when installing follow the procedure below.
(1) To position the plug hole plate, grasp the rubber 1 and 2, as shown in the figure, with your hands and press them in.
(2) Route the accelerator cable more towards the center of the plug hole plate underside to avoid the rib area as shown in the figure.
(3) Grasp rubber 3 with your hand and press it in.
(4) Grasp clips 4 and 5 with your hands and press them in.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
Ignition coil inspection
Primary Coil Winding
1. Remove the ignition coil.
2. Measure the resistance between the following lead holes using an ohmmeter.
A and B, B and C
- If not specified, replace the ignition co ...
Spark plug inspection
Caution
Do not inspect, adjust, or clean the plug gap with a wire brush.
Doing so can damage the platinum tip.
When cleaning a spark plug with a plug clear, clean the plug
quickly for less ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Bright-Metal Maintenance
Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife
or similar tool.
To prevent corrosion on brightmetal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative
and rub it to a high luster.
During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts with a
coating of ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: General procedures
Wheels and Tires Removal/Installation
The removal and installation procedures for the wheels and tires are not
mentioned in this section. When a wheel is removed, tighten it to 88-118 N·m
{9.0-12.0 kgf·m, 65.0-87.0 ft·lbf}.
Power Steering Components Removal/Installation
If any power steeri ...