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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2013MX-5 MIATA GRAND TOURING, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL (SERVICE INFORMATION LF 2.0L)PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic Trans

Plug Hole Plate Removal/Installation

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransSECTION Plug Hole Plate Removal/Installation

Remove the plug hole plate.
NOTE:
- Lift off and remove the plug hole plate from the installation areas (rubber and clips) as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 1: Rubber And Clips Installation Areas
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the plug hole plate.

Fig 2: Installing Plug Hole Plate
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
1. To position the plug hole plate, grasp rubber 1 and 2, as shown in the illustration, with your hands and press them in.
2. Grasp clips 3 with your hands and press them in.
  
  Fig 3: Plug Hole Plate Rubber And Clips
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.