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Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation [A26MX-R]: Notes

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

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

  3. Remove the dashboard completely.

    (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )

  4. Remove the SAS control module.

    (See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )

  5. Remove the climate control unit. (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]. )
  6. Remove the rear heat duct. (See REAR HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]. )
  7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. After installation, verify that the shift lever can be shifted smoothly into each position.
    Fig 1: Shift Mechanism & Torque Specification (A26MX-R)
    G04326201Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.