Engine Oil Solenoid Valve Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING:

• Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
• A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.
• Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
2. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the front splash shield No. 1 (RH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.

• If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Engine Oil Solenoid Valve With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Engine oil solenoid valve connector
2	Oil pressure switch connector
3	Oil pressure switch (See Oil Pressure Switch Installation Note .)
4	Engine oil solenoid valve (See Engine Oil Solenoid Valve Removal Note .) (See Engine Oil Solenoid Valve Installation Note .)
5	Gasket