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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Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front
passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing
childrestraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags.
NOTE
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front buckle removal/installation
1. Perform the following procedure for vehicles with seat belt warning.
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove the front seat.
(3) Disconnect the buckle switch connector.
2. Perform the following procedure for vehicles without seat belt warning.
(1) Remove the console.
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