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Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Remove the battery and battery tray.
  2. Remove the air cleaner component.

    (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)

    (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ] .)

  3. Remove the dashboard completely.

    (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

  4. Remove the SAS control module.

    (See SAS CONTROL MODULE .)

  5. Remove the climate control unit. (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL .) (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the rear heat duct. (See REAR HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Remove in the order indicated in Fig 1 or Fig 2 .
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism (G35M-R)
    G01932455Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Exploded View Of Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism (A65M-R)
    G01932456Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. After installation, verify that the shift lever can be shifted smoothly into each position.
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