Remove the hood and air intake grille for replacement or repair

Removing the air intake grille

We also remove the air intake grille to approach the windshield wiper, as well as when replacing the windshield

How to remove Mazda 6 hood and air intake grille

Remove the wiper arms

How to remove Mazda 6 hood and air intake grille

Remove the washer hose from the niche of the air intake grille by removing it from the holders

How to remove the hood and air intake grille on a Mazda 6

Disconnect the windshield washer hoses from the jet hoses

How to remove Mazda 6 hood and air intake grille

We unscrew, but not completely, the three retainers of the caps for fastening the left side of the air intake box.

Remove the caps and remove the left side of the air intake box

How to remove the hood and air intake grille of a Mazda 6

The location of the clips for fastening the left side of the air intake duct is shown by arrows in the photo

How to remove Mazda 6 hood and air intake grille

Remove the hood seal

In the same way, remove the right side of the air intake duct

How to remove the hood and air intake grille of a Mazda 6

The location of the clips for fastening the right side of the air inlet is shown by arrows

Install the grate and all parts in reverse order

Removing and installing the hood

It is advisable to remove the hood with an assistant

How to remove Mazda 6 hood and air intake grille

We tear off the hood by pulling the handle of its lock

How to remove Mazda 6 hood and air intake grille

Press the lever and remove the safety hook from the latch

How to remove Mazda 6 hood and air intake grille

After that, install the hood on the stop

How to remove the Mazda 6 hood and air intake grille

If the hood is not removed for replacement, mark its position relative to the hinges

How to remove Mazda 6 hood and air intake grille

Holding the hood, unscrew the hinge bolts and remove the hood

Install the hood in reverse order

Removing and adjusting the hood lock

Tear off the hood and install it on the stop

How to remove Mazda 6 hood and air intake grille

Remove the protective cover of the hood lock, overcoming the force of the latches

How to remove Mazda 6 hood and air intake grille

We remove the tip of the sheath of the hood lock drive cable from the support bracket of the lock and from the groove of the lock lever

How to remove Mazda 6 hood and air intake grille

We unscrew the two bolts and remove the hood lock

Install the hood lock in reverse order

How to remove Mazda 6 hood and air intake grille

Before installing the lock, lubricate its locking mechanism with lithol

If, after installation, the lock is not clearly locked or is difficult to unlock, adjust its position

We loosen the bolts of the lock and move it vertically within the oval holes of the supporting bracket, we achieve a clear operation of the lock