Mazda 3 Service Manual: Transaxle Fluid Temperature (Tft) Sensor Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
WARNING:
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A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool.
1. Remove the primary control valve body.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..
d. Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.
e. Remove the air cleaner component..
f. Disconnect the coupler component connector.
g. Drain the ATF..
h. Remove the oil pan.
i. Remove the primary control valve body..
2. Remove the coupler component from transaxle case.
3. Remove the O-ring from the coupler component.
4. Install the primary control valve body.
a. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it on the coupler component.
b. Install the coupler component to transaxle case.
c. Connect the coupler component connector.
d. Install the primary control valve body..
5. Apply a light coat of silicon sealant (TB1217E) to the contact surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case.
CAUTION:
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If any sealant remains on the sealing surfaces of the transaxle case and oil pan, transaxle damage may occur. Use a cleaning fluid to remove any old sealant from the transaxle case and oil pan.
6. Install the oil pan before the applied sealant starts to harden.
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Tightening torque
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6—8 N·m {62—81 kgf·cm, 54—70 in·lbf}
7. Add the ATF..
8. Install the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..
9. Install the air cleaner component..
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Install the battery cover..
12. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..
Transaxle Fluid Temperature (Tft) Sensor Inspection [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection
or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector
when disconnecting it.
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Transaxle Oil Inspection [A26 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the oil level plug and gasket.
4. Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port.
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Other materials:
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
automatically adjusts the headlight beams
to the left or right in conjunction with the
operation of the steering wheel after the
headlights have been turned on.
AFS OFF Indicator Light
When illuminated
This indicator light illuminates briefly
when ...
Engine Coolant Protection Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Measure the engine coolant temperature and specific gravity using a thermometer
and a hydrometer.
CAUTION:
Use engine coolant at a concentration that meets the environmental conditions
in which the vehicle is driven, otherwise engine damage could occur.
The engine has alumi ...
Transaxle Oil Replacement [G35 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the drain plug and washer.
4. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
5. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}
6. Remo ...
