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Transaxle Range Switch Adjustment

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the resonance chamber, fresh-air duct, and air cleaner component.
  3. Remove the spring pin and clip and disconnect the selector cable.
  4. Rotate the manual shaft to N position.
  5. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector.
  6. Loosen the transaxle range switch mounting bolts.
  7. Connect an ohmmeter between terminals A and H.
    Fig 1: Testing Transaxle Range Switch Continuity Between Terminals A & H
    G01137137Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Adjust the switch to the point where there is continuity between the terminals.
  9. Tighten the transaxle range switch mounting bolts.

    Tightening Torque 

    7.9-10.7 N.m {80-110 kgf.cm, 69.5-95.4 in.lbf} 

    Fig 2: Tightening Transaxle Range Switch Mounting Bolts
    G01137138Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Verify that the selector lever range position and transaxle range switch are aligned.
  11. Connect the transaxle range switch connector.
  12. Connect the selector cable and install a new spring pin and clip.
  13. Install the air cleaner component, fresh-air duct, and resonance chamber.
  14. Connect the negative battery cable.