Mazda 6 Installation Instructions Manual page 6

5．PART REMOVAL
CAUTION
 Be careful not to damage or lose any parts removed from the vehicle since they will be reused.
Guides
Fastener
Seat plate
Flathead screwdriver
: Flathead screwdriver insertion slot
(1)
Tab
Hood latch
Negative battery cable disconnection
1. Set the selector lever to P range.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wrap tape around it
■Parts ① to ④ are only for vehicles without theft-
① Seat plate removal
Fastener
1. Remove the fasteners (2 locations).
2. Lift up the seat plate in the direction of the arrow to detach the
Vehicle front
② Hood latch protector removal
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position
Hood latch protector
2. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of
3. Detach all the hood latch protector tabs from the hood latch
Vehicle front
(2)
Tab
Hood latch
to insulate.
WARNING

When the negative battery cable is connected during
operation, it may cause electric shock or other personal
injuries. Disconnect the negative battery cable before
removal/installation.
Tightening torque : 4.0 - 6.0 N･m
deterrent or without i-ELOOP system
guides (3 locations), and remove the seat plate.
shown in the figure.
arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the hood latch protector
tab, and lift the tab up in the direction of arrow (2) and detach
its tab from the hood latch.
and remove the hood latch protector.
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