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.
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..
Neutral Switch Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
Neutral Switch Removal/Installation [G66 M R]Front Seat Cushion Trim Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally
operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a front seat ...
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is
conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to
prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake.
Push the shift lever downward and shift
to R.
...
Battery
WARNING
Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm.
Read the following
precautions ...