Purpose, Function
The shift lever operates the MTX via the control cable.
Construction

Shift lever
The shift lever is designed to prevent improper shifting to 1st gear and reverse.
Operation
1 GR shifting
A guide plate, attached to the shift lever assembly, prevents accidental shifting into reverse when shifting into 1st gear by restricting the movement of the shift lever.

Reverse shifting
When shifting into reverse, once the shift lever is pressed down and moved towards the reverse position, the projection on the lever goes under the guide plate, releasing the reverse shift restriction and allowing for shifting into reverse.

Output Gear [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Shift Point Control (Automatic Shift Control) [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]Warranties for Your Mazda
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Air Bag Module And Pre Tensioner Seat Belt Disposal Procedures [Standard Deployment
Control System]
WARNING:
A live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may accidentally
operate (deploy) when it is disposed of and cause serious injury. Always refer
to the “AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES” and
dispose of air bag modules and pre ...
Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the shift lever using the following procedure:
a. Remove the upper panel..
b. Remove the shift lever knob.
c. Remove the shift panel..
d. Remove the side wall..
e. Remove the rear console..
f. Press the tabs on the control cable ...