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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMESUN ROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOPSUNROOF SYSTEMFRONT DRAIN HOSE INSTALLATION
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard
Front Drain Hose Installation
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Front Drain Hose Installation
CAUTION:
- If the front drain hose is pinched or bent anywhere, the water in the hose may not discharge and enter the inside of the vehicle. During and after installation of the trims and the headliner, always make sure there is no interference with the front drain hose. Fix any problem if found.
- Apply soapy water to the front drain hose inserting area.
- Insert one end (the wider end) of the front drain hose into the sunroof frame.
- Install the front drain hose to the clips, parallel to the pillar and free of slack.
- Insert the front drain hose joint into the hinge pillar inner hole.
- Install the headliner. (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
- Install the assist handle. (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
- Install the sunvisors. (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
- Connect the auto-dimming mirror connector, (vehicles with auto-dimming mirror only)
- Install the following parts:
- Cargo compartment light (See CARGO COMPARTMENT LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON]. )
- Front and rear map lights (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. ) (See REAR MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
- D-pillar trims (Sport Wagon) (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SPORT WAGON]. )
- C-pillar trims (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
- B-pillar upper trims (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
- B-pillar lower trims (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
- Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
- Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
- Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
- A-pillar trims (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
- Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof only)
- Microphone (vehicles with car-navigation system). (See MICROPHONE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )
- Install the seaming welt.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.