WARNING:
Do not perform the servicing while the ATF is hot. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury.
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Remove the dipstick securing bolt.
3. Remove the dipstick.

4. Remove the drain plug and washer, and drain the ATF.
5. Install a new washer and drain plug.
30—41 N·m {3.1—4.1 kgf·m, 23—30 ft·lbf}
6. Add ATF from the dipstick installation hole.
NOTE:
The ATF color is blue.
Only use ATF FZ for the FW6A-EL, FW6AX-EL.

ATF FZ
ATF is drained from drain plug: 3.5—4.9 L {3.7—5.1 US qt, 3.1—4.3 Imp qt}
7. Adjust the ATF level..
8. Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.
8—11 N·m {82—112 kgf·cm, 71—97 in·lbf}
9. Install the front under cover No.2..
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Inspection [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Automatic Transaxle Outline [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator Inspection
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing actuator because it
is a precision unit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remo ...
Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial
tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Particularly when towing a AWD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to
the drive train, proper transporting of ...
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Inspection
Intake CMP Sensor
Visual inspection
CAUTION:
When replacing the CMP sensor, make sure there is no foreign material on
it such as metal shavings. If it is installed with foreign material, the sensor
output signal will malfunction resulting from fluctuation in magnetic flux and
caus ...