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Neutral Switch Removal/Installation

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  1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5] .)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the battery component, (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5] .)
  4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Drain the oil from the transaxle. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  6. Remove the neutral switch.
  7. Install the neutral switch (with a new gasket) to the transaxle case.

    Tightening torque 

    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 [LF, L5] .)
  9. Install the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5] .)
  10. Add the specified amount and type of oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  11. Install the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 1: Identifying Neutral Switch, Neutral Switch Connector And Gasket
    G06733283Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.