Outline; Supplemental Service Information; Engine; Engine Removal/Installation (4Wd) - Mazda Mazda6 Workshop Manual Supplement

SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATION

• The following changes and/or additions have been made since publication of the Mazda6 Workshop Manual
(1730-1*-02C).

Engine

• Removal/Installation procedure for 4WD has been adopted.
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ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (4WD)

Warning
• Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
• Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and
damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line
Safety Procedure".
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the battery tray.
3. Remove the radiator.
4. Drain the transaxle oil.
5. Remove the P/S oil pump with the oil hose still connected. Position the P/S oil pump so that it is out of the way.
Use wire or rope to secure.
6. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipes still connected. Position the A/C compressor so that it is out of the
way. Use wire or rope to secure.
7. Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer.
8. Remove the joint shaft. (See
9. Remove the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
10. Remove the air cleaner, intake air duct, accelerator cable and bracket, and vacuum hose.
11. Remove the ATF hose and selector cable.
12. Remove the vacuum hose and heater hose.
13. Disconnect the fuel hose. (See
Installation Note.)
14. Disconnect the wiring harness from the engine side.
15. Remove the three way catalyst (TWC). (See
16. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
17. Install in the reverse order of removal.
18. Start the engine and:
• Inspect for the engine oil, engine coolant, transaxle oil and fuel leakage.
• Verify the ignition timing, idle speed and idle mixture. (See
19. Perform a road test.
B1–4
OUTLINE, ENGINE

OUTLINE

ENGINE
M–31 JOINT SHAFT (4WD)
F1–27 Plastic Fuel Hose Removal
F1–30 EXHAUST SYSTEM
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
M–39 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (4WD)
Note.) (See F1–28 Plastic Fuel Hose
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
F1–22 IDLE SPEED INSPECTION
A6E220202000205
A6E222401001201
(4WD).)