2016 Mazda 5 GS, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Selector Lever Component Removal/Installation: Notes

CAUTION:
  • Do not allow foreign material or water to penetrate the connector. Otherwise, it could cause poor contact and corrosion.
  1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the center console box. (See CENTER CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the console panel. (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the center console. (See CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the selector lever knob.
    G13727429Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the shift panel. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove the side wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Remove the front console. (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Remove the rear blower unit. (See REAR BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  13. Inspect the selector lever. (See SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION .)
    Fig 1: Selector Lever Components With Torque Specification
    G13727528Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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  • • 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.