LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Mazda >> 2021 >> 3 Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Transmission >> Automatic Trans >> Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism >> Selector Lever Component Removal/Installation >> Notes
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Selector Lever Component Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  2. Perform the following procedure to remove the selector lever knob.
    NOTE:
    • If the servicing is difficult, release the shift lock manually and shift the selector lever to the N position.
    1. To prevent scratches or damage, apply protective tape to the tool (width is 2 mm {0.08 in} or less, thickness is 1 mm {0.04 in} or less).
      G13176996Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Insert the tool as shown in the figure.
      G13176997Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. Move the tool in the direction of arrow (1) in the figure and detach the hook. Move the lock release button cover in the direction of arrow (2) in the figure and remove it.
      G12233191Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    4. Remove the spring.
      G12233192Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    5. Remove the selector lever knob.
    G13177000Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the following parts.
    1. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Cup holder (See CUP HOLDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
    6. Rear console bracket No. 1 (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  4. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
    G13176970Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the selector lever component.
    G13177002Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the selector cable (selector lever side). (See SELECTOR CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  7. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 1: Selector Lever Component Nuts With Torque Specification
    G13177003Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the selector lever component.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See SELECTOR LEVER KNOB INSTALLATION NOTE .)
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals