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Selector Lever Component Removal/Installation: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts.
    1. Battery and battery tray
    2. Air cleaner component (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .) (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ] .)
    3. Center console
    4. Dashboard completely (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. SAS control module (See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Climate control unit (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL .) (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION .)
    7. Rear heat duct (See REAR HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Removing Transaxle Shift Mechanism (Torque Specs)
    G03644899Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.