2010 Mazda 6 Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2010 Mazda 6 — 2.5L I4 and 3.7L V6 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mazda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2010
Engines
2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC
3.7L V6 — 227 cu in, DOHC
Trimsi Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door · GT Sedan 4-Door · S Sedan 4-Door
Federal record9 recalls · 224 complaints · 171 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2010 6 manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 236
  • General Information 1,981
  • Accessories & Equipment 1,826
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 260
  • Body & Frame 673
  • Maintenance 24
  • Brakes 482
  • Restraints 279
  • Drivelines & Axles 72
  • Steering 218
  • Electrical 646
  • Suspension 148
  • Engine Mechanical 325
  • Transmission 175
  • Engine Performance 1,036

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2010 6

  1. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 18V717000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
  2. Suspension — front › control arm · 18V631000
    Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.
  3. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V782000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
  4. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V429000
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
  5. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 18V018000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
  6. Air Bags — frontal › sensor/control module-inactive · 16V594000
    Failure of the acu would illuminate the air bag warning light and prevent the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
  7. Fuel System, Gasoline · 14V114000
    Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
  8. Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 13V425000
    If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.
  9. Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 11V134000
    As the canister is purged repeatedly during normal operation, the stress on the fuel tank may eventually result in a crack, potentially leading to fuel leakage ad an increased risk of fire.

Owners have filed 224 complaints and Mazda has issued 171 technical service bulletins for the 2010 6. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2010 6 manual

Is this manual specific to the 2010 6?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2010 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.7L V6 across the i Sedan 4-Door, GS Sedan 4-Door, GT Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mazda published for this year.

What 2010 6 problems does it help with?

9 recalls are on federal record for the 2010 6, covering air bags, suspension, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mazda dealers.

Does it include 2010 6 wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2010 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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