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Neutral Switch Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5] .)
  2. Drain the transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  3. Disconnect the neutral switch connector.
  4. Remove the neutral switch.
  5. Install the neutral switch (with a new gasket) to the transaxle case.

    Tightening torque 

    20-29 N.m {2.1-2.9 kgf.m, 15-21 ft.lbf} 

  6. Connect the neutral switch connector.
  7. Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5] .)
Fig 1: Identifying Neutral Switch Connector
G06941179Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.