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Neutral Switch Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the neutral switch connector.
  3. Remove the aerodynamic undercover No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the neutral switch with the gasket.
  5. Install a new gasket and the neutral switch to the transaxle case.

    Tightening torque 

    29-39 N.m {3.0-3.9 kgf.m, 22-28 ft.lbf} 

  6. Install the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  7. Connect the neutral switch connector.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.
    Fig 1: Identifying Manual Transaxle Neutral Switch And Connector
    G07874525Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.