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:
Cooling System Service Warnings [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while
the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine
coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage
the engine and cooling system.
Tu ...
Climate Control Unit Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Remove the climate control unit with the connector connected..
2. Switch the ignition to ON.
3. Connect the negative (-) lead of the tester to body ground.
4. By inserting the positive (+) lead of the tester into each climate control
unit terminal, measure the voltage according to the ter ...
Expansion Valve Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system..
CAUTION:
If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability
will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open
fittings after removing ...
