On-Vehicle Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eye wear whenever using compressed air.

CAUTION:

Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents before removal.
If any old sealant gets into the transaxle during installation of the oil pan, trouble may occur in transaxle. Remove any old sealant from the transaxle case and oil pan, and clean with cleaning fluids.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Drain the ATF into a separate suitable container. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
Remove the splash shield.
Remove the oil pan.
Disconnect the solenoid connectors and TFT sensor connector and GND.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Pan
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the oil strainer.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Strainer
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Remove the control valve body component as shown.

Fig 3: Removing Control Valve Body Component
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the accumulators and accumulator springs.

Fig 4: Removing Accumulators And Accumulator Springs
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