Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 178

2005-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Overhaul (AW6A-EL) - CX-7, CX-9 & Mazda 6
20. Disconnect the manual valve link and remove the control valve body component.
Fig. 23: Identifying Manual Valve Link
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21. Remove the coupler component lock plate.
CAUTION:
22. Remove the coupler component from the transaxle case.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Fig. 22: Identifying Control Valve Body Bolts
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Do not damage the wiring harness.
Do not pull hard on the wiring harness.