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Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation: Notes

Remove the following parts:
1. battery and battery tray
  (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Center console
  (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Heat insulator (Front)
Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation & Tightening Specifications

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Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

After installation, verify that the shift lever can be shifted smoothly into each position.