Secondary Control Valve Body On-Vehicle Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool.
- Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyeglasses whenever using compressed air.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
- Remove the PCM and PCM bracket. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
- Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO. 2 (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.
- Drain the ATF (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL] .)
- Disconnect each solenoid valve connector.
- Remove the bolts and GND as shown, then remove the secondary control valve body.
- Remove the tubular pin and O-ring.