On-Vehicle Installation
Caution

1. Install the accumulator springs and accumulators into the transaxle case.


2. Install the control valve body component.
Tightening torque 7.8-10.8 N·m
{80-110 kgf·cm, 70-95 in·lbf}Bolt length (measured from below the head) B: 40 mm {1.575 in}
No mark: 70 mm {2.756 in}

3. Install the oil strainer.
4. Match the harness colors, then connect the solenoid connector and TFT
sensor connector.

5. Install the ground.
Tightening torque 7.8-10.8 N·m {80-110 kgf·cm, 70-95 in·lbf}

6. Apply a light coat of silicon sealant to the contact surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case.

7. Install the oil pan.
Tightening torque 6-8 N·m {62-81 kgf·cm, 53-70 in·lbf}
8. Install the crossmember. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
9. Install the front tires and splash shield.
10. Install the under cover.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
12. Add ATF and with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
13. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST.)
14. Carry out the road test. (See ROAD TEST.)
Control valve body removal
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WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a direction opposite to the direction selected
by the selector lever: Do not let the vehicle move backward with the selector
lever in a forward position, or do not let the vehicle move forward with the selector
lever in the reverse position. Otherwise, t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Active Driving Display (Some models)
WARNING
Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle stopped:
Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is dangerous
as doing so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an accident.
CAUTION
Do not try to adjust the ...