Transaxle Range (Tr) Switch Adjustment

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.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the fresh-air duct and air cleaner component. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM .)
Remove the splash shield.
Remove the clip and disconnect the selector cable.

Fig 1: Removing Clip And Disconnecting Selector Cable
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Rotate the manual shaft to the converter housing side fully, then return 2 notches to set the N position.

Fig 2: Identifying Converter Housing Side Shaft Position
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Disconnect the TR switch connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting TR Switch Connector
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Loosen the TR switch mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Removing TR Switch Mounting Bolts
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Connect an ohmmeter between terminals B and H.
Adjust the switch to the point where there is continuity between the terminals.
Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.
Tightening Torque

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

Fig 5: Identifying Connector Terminal
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Verify that the selector lever range position and TR switch are aligned.
Connect the TR switch connector.
Install the clip as shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Installing Clip
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Connect the selector cable.
Install the splash shield.
Install the air cleaner component and fresh-air duct. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM .)
Connect the negative battery cable.

Fig 7: Connecting Negative Battery Cable
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