Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation [A26M-R]: Notes

Remove the following parts:
1. Battery and battery tray
  (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] .)
2. Air cleaner component
  (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] .)
3. Console
  (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
When replacing the main shift cable and main select cable, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the dashboard
  (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the A/C unit
  (See A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the tunnel member
  (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] .)
4. Remove the member
  (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] .)
5. Remove the TWC
  (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] .)
6. Remove the heat insulator (Front)
7. Remove the heat insulator (Center)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
After installation, verify that the shift lever can be shifted smoothly into each position.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Mechanism Components
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.