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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Engine Disassembly/Assembly

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Engine Disassembly/Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the engine and automatic transaxle (ATX). (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FN4A-EL] .)
  2. Disconnect the engine and manual transaxle (MTX). (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A65M-R] .)
  3. Remove the intake-air system. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the exhaust system. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the generator. (See GENERATOR .)
  6. Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Remove the CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) sensor. (See CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR .)
  8. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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