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
Oil cooler flushingMazda 6 Service Manual: Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle
is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire could
overheat and explode. This could cause serious injuries.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Foreword
Caution
When the engine does not start or stalls and the following DTCs
are not indicated, go to engine symptom troubleshooting.
Note
When the immobilizer system is defective, the engine cannot be
started.
If engine condition is normal but light stays on, inspect for
short circ ...