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Neutral Switch Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the neutral switch connector.
  3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the neutral switch.
  5. Install the neutral switch to the transaxle case.

    Tightening torque 

    29-52 N.m {2.9-5.3 kgf.m, 21-38 ft.lbf} 

  6. Install the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.
    Fig 1: Identifying Neutral Switch And Neutral Switch Connector
    G06732721Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.