Mazda 2: Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism
MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM LOCATION INDEX
- Manual transaxle shift mechanism
- (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
2. Remove the battery and battery cover and battery tray and battery bracket. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
3. Remove the tunnel member. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
4. Remove the TWC. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
5. Remove the exhaust system insulator as shown in the figure. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
6. Remove the side wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
7. Remove the shift lever knob as shown in the figure.
8. Remove the front console component. (See FRONT CONSOLE COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
9. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
11. After installation, verify that the shift lever can be shifted smoothly into each position.
- Main shift cable end (transmission side)
- Main select cable end (transmission side)
- Seal plate
- Main shift cable end (shift side)
- Main select cable end (shift side)
- Shift lever component
- Main cable component
Main Shift Cable and Main Select Cable Removal Note
1. Remove the both shift cable end and select cable end using a fastener remover.
Main Cable Component Removal Note
1. Working with two people, one person pushes the ends of the shift cable and selector cable (transaxle side) toward the inside of the vehicle, and at the same time, the other person pulls out the main cable component by pulling the ends of the shift cable and selector cable (shift lever side).
Main Cable Component Installation Note
1. Working with two people, one person pushes the ends of the shift cable and selector cable (shift lever side) toward the lower side of the vehicle from the inside, and at the same time, the other person pulls the ends of the shift cable and selector cable (transaxle side), and installs the seal plate.
