1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the neutral switch connector.
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
4. Remove the neutral switch with the gasket.

5. Install a new gasket and the neutral switch to the transaxle case.
29—39 N·m {3.0—3.9 kgf·m, 22—28 ft·lbf}
6. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
7. Connect the neutral switch connector.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation [G66 M R]
Neutral Switch Removal/Installation [C66 M R]Charcoal Canister Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Leakage Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures:
Assemble the hose used for inspection to port A.
Cover ports B and C with the caps.
Except for Mexico
Mexico
CAUTION:
Do not apply a pressure 20 kPa {150 mmHg, 5.91 inHg} or more to the charcoal
cani ...
Recommendations for Shifting (for
Vehicles without Gear Shift
Indication)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda
recommends these shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic
or on a steep upgrade , downshift before
the engine starts to ov ...
Parking Brake Lever Inspection
Stroke Inspection
1. Pump the brake pedal a few times.
2. Pull the parking brake lever two to three times.
3. Inspect the parking brake stroke by slowly pulling at point A 50 mm {1.97
in} from the end of the parking brake lever with a force of 98 N {10 kgf,
22 lbf} and counting the number o ...