On-Vehicle Installation

Shift the selector lever to the 2 position.
Position the manual valve so that it protrudes from the control valve body end by 3.0 mm.
Install the control valve body while holding the manual valve in the position.

Fig 1: Installing Control Valve Body While Holding Manual Valve In Position
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Tightening torque
1. 6.9-8.8 N.m
  1. {0.70-0.90 kgf.m, 5.1-6.5 ft.lbf}
Connect the solenoid connectors, then install harness clips.
Apply a light coat of silicon sealant to the contact surfaces of the control valve body cover and transaxle case.
Install the control valve body cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Valve Body Cover
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Tightening torque
1. 6.9-8.8 N.m
  1. {0.70-0.90 kgf.m, 5.1-6.5 ft.lbf}
Install the heater pipe bracket. (See HEATER PIPE AND HOSE COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the oil hose and oil pipe. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the splash shield.
install the air cleaner component.
Install the battery carrier, battery tray, and battery.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Fill the transaxle with the specified ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
Inspect for leakage of ATF from the oil pan or the oil hose connecting points.
Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
Carry out the road test. (See ROAD TEST .)