Mazda 6 Service Manual: Torque formulas
- When using a torque wrench-SST
or equivalent combination, the written torque must be recalculated due to the extra length that the SST
or equivalent adds to the torque wrench.
Recalculate the torque using the following formulas. Choose the formula that applies to you.
A : The length of the SST
past the torque wrench drive
L : The length of the torque wrench
Hose clamps
When reinstalling, position the hose clamp in the original location on
the hose and squeeze the clamp lightly with large pliers to ensure a good
fit.
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Vise
When using a vise, put protective plates in the jaws of the vise to
prevent damage to parts.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Audio control switch removal/installation
Note
The audio control switch and the cruise control switch use a
common connector.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove in the order indicated ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: 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 support rod, and secure the support
rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in the c ...