1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the shift lever.
a. Remove the upper panel..
b. Remove the shift lever knob.
c. Remove the shift panel..
d. Remove the side wall..
e. Remove the console..
f. Detach the clip as shown in the figure.
g. Remove the control cable end from shift lever using a fastener remover.
h. Press the tabs on the control cable as shown in the figure and remove the shift lever from the control cable.
i. Remove the shift lever.
4. Remove the control cable.
a. Disconnect the drain hose connected to A/C unit.
b. Remove the control cable end from the MTX.
i. Pull the lock pin in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and release the control cable end (MTX side) lock.
ii. Remove the control cable end from the MTX.
c. Press the tabs on the control cable and disconnect the control cable from the bracket.
d. Remove the bracket.
i. Remove the brace bar..
ii. Remove the fastener retaining insulator (front) and set insulator (front) aside..
iii. Remove the fastening nut for the bracket.
iv. Remove the fastening clip for the bracket and remove the bracket.
e. Remove the fastening nuts for the grommet.
f. Remove the control cable using two people.
i. While pressing the shift side of the control cable from the cabin, pull it out to the engine compartment.
ii. While pressing the select side of the control cable from the cabin, pull it out to the engine compartment.
5. Install the control cable using two people.
a. While pressing the select side of the control cable from the engine compartment, push it in to the cabin.
b. While pressing the shift side of the control cable from the engine compartment, push it in to the cabin.
6. Install the fastening nuts for the grommet.
4.0—9.8 N·m {41—99 kgf·cm, 36—86 in·lbf}
7. Install the bracket.
a. Install the bracket and install the fastening clip to the bracket.
b. Install the fastening nut to the bracket.
19—25 N·m {2.0—2.5 kgf·m, 15—18 ft·lbf}
c. Install the insulator (front).
d. Install the brace bar.
8. Connect the control cable to the bracket.
9. Install the control cable end to the MTX.
a. Press the lock pin in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
b. Install the control cable end to the MTX.
NOTE:
When the connector is engaged, a click sound is heard.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it is properly
inflated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction which
is lighter and small ...
Recommended Oil
U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico
Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil.
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your
Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genuine 0W-20
Oil is required to achieve optimum fuel
economy.
For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Castrol ® (U.S.A. only).
Only use SAE 0W- ...
Front Seat Belt Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly can accidentally
deploy the pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the
air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the front seat
belt..
WARNING:
Th ...