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Neutral Switch Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
  3. Remove the aerodynamic undercover No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Drain the transaxle oil from the transaxle. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  5. Disconnect the neutral switch connector and remove the neutral switch and gasket.
  6. 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} 

  7. Connect the neutral switch connector.
  8. Install the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
  9. Add the specified amount and type of transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
    Fig 1: Neutral Switch, Connector And Gasket
    G07625796Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the aerodynamic under cover No. 2, (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
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