Mazda 3 Service Manual: Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [FS5 A EL]
WARNING:
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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. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..
c. Remove the drain plug and washer to drain the ATF into a container.
2. Add the ATF.
a. Install a new washer and the 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}
b. Add the specified ATF through the oil filler tube.
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ATF Type
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Mazda Genuine ATF M-V
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ATF Capacity (Reference)
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Draining ATF from drain plug: 3.0 L {3.2 US qt, 2.6 lmp qt}
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Overhauling transaxle: 5.0 L {5.3 US qt, 4.4 lmp qt}
3. Install the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..
4. Install the oil dipstick.
5. Inspect the ATF level..
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Inspection [Fw6 A EL]
CAUTION:
If the ATF level is not within the specification or ATF is not adhering to
the dipstick after warming up the engine, do not drive the vehicle. Otherwise,
the transaxle could be ...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [Fw6 A EL]
WARNING:
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 ...
Other materials:
Washer Fluid Level Sensor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front bumper..
3. Verify that continuity between the washer fluid-level sensor terminals is
as indicated in the table.
If not as specified, replace the washer fluid-level sensor.
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Hood Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Removing the hood without supporting it could cause the hood to fall and
cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person
to prevent the hood from falling.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Fro ...
Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Detach tab A while pulling the front scuff plate in the direction of the arrow
(1) shown in the figure, then detach hook B, clips C, and pins D while pulling in
the direction of the arrow (2).
2. Detach tab E while pulling the front scuff plate in the direction of the arrow
(3) shown in t ...
