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On-Vehicle Installation

  1. Position the manual valve so that it protrudes from the control valve body end by 3.0 mm.
  2. Install the control valve body while holding the manual valve in the position.

    Tightening torque 

    6.9-8.8 N.m 

    {0.70-0.90 kgf.m, 5.1-6.5 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 1: Identifying Manual Valve Position/Installing Control Valve Body
    G01883462Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the solenoid connectors, then install harness clips.
  4. Apply a light coat of silicon sealant to the contact surfaces of the control valve body cover and transaxle case.
  5. Install the control valve body cover.

    Tightening torque 

    6.9-8.8 N.m 

    {0.70-0.90 kgf.m, 5.1-6.5 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 2: Installing Control Valve Body Cover
    G01883463Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the heater pipe bracket. (See HEATER PIPE AND HOSE COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTAL .)
  7. Install the oil hose and oil pipe. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .)
  8. Install the splash shield.
  9. Install the air cleaner component.
  10. Install the battery carrier, battery tray, and battery.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable.
  12. Fill the transaxle with the specified ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT  .)
  13. Inspect for leakage of ATF from the oil pan or the oil hose connecting points.
  14. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST  .)
  15. Carry out the road test. (See ROAD TEST  .)