Mazda 3 Service Manual: Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [Fw6 A EL]
WARNING:
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Do not perform the servicing while the ATF is hot. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury.
1. Remove aerodynamic undercover No.2..
2. Remove the dipstick securing bolt.
3. Remove the dipstick.
4. Remove the drain plug and washer, and drain the ATF.
5. Install a new washer and drain plug.
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Tightening torque
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30—41 N·m {3.1—4.1 kgf·m, 23—30 ft·lbf}
6. Add ATF from the dipstick installation hole.
NOTE:
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The ATF color is blue.
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Only use genuine ATF FZ for the FW6A-EL.
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ATF type
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Genuine ATF FZ
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Resupply amount (Reference)
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ATF is drained from drain plug: 3.5—4.9 L {3.7—5.1 US qt, 3.1—4.3 Imp qt}
7. Adjust the ATF level..
8. Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.
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Tightening torque
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8—11 N·m {82—112 kgf·cm, 71—97 in·lbf}
9. Install aerodynamic undercover No.2..
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [FS5 A EL]
WARNING:
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait
until they are cool before changing the ATF.
1. Drain the ATF.
a. Remove the oil dipstick.
b. ...
Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft
from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel
rotates after the steer ...
Other materials:
Front Drain Hose Removal
1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH.
2. Set the air mix mode to MAX COLD.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light / wiper system).
5. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light / wiper system)
6. Partially ...
Timing Chain Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Disconnect the wiring harness.
5. Remove the ignition coils..
6. Remove the spark plugs..
7. Remove the ventilation hose.
8. Remove the coolant reserve tank with the hose still c ...
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than
56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could c ...
