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Neutral Switch Removal/Installation [G66M-R]

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray. See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .
  3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  4. Drain the oil from the transaxle
  5. Remove the neutral switch
  6. Install the neutral switch (with a new packing) to the transaxle case.

    Tightening torque 

    20-29 N.m {2.0-2.9 kgf.m, 15-21 ft.lbf} 

  7. Install the battery and battery tray. See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .
  8. Add the specified amount and type of oil. See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [G66M-R] .
    Fig 1: Identifying Neutral Switch
    G06205809Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the aerodynamic under cover No 2. See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .