Mazda 3 Service Manual: Neutral Switch Removal/Installation [G35 M R]

1. Remove the battery cover..

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component)(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)

4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..

5. Drain the oil from the transaxle..

6. Disconnect the neutral switch connector and remove the neutral switch.

7. 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}

8. Install the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component)(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)

9. Install the battery cover..

10. Add the specified amount and type of oil..

11. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2..