Transaxle Range (Tr) Switch Adjustment [FS5A-El]

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CAUTION:

Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.

Select the selector lever to N position.
Disconnect the TR switch connector.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
3. Disconnect the TR switch connector.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying TR Switch
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Loosen the TR switch.
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the clip and disconnect the selector cable from manual shaft lever.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Selector Cable And Manual Shaft Lever
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
3. Loosen the TR switch installation bolts.
  
  Fig 3: Locating TR Switch Bolts
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Adjust the TR switch.
1. Verify that the manual shaft is aligned with N position.
  
  Fig 4: Adjusting TR Switch
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
2. Adjust the TR switch between terminals B and C until the resistance becomes 713-788 ohms
3. Tighten the TR switch installation bolts.
  Tightening torque 8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}