Neutral Switch Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the air cleaner component. (ex: air cleaner, air hose) (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Neutral Switch, Connector And Gasket With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.