Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 343

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle (AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL) - Mazda CX-9
Fig. 8: Locating Oil Drain Plug
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ATF
Type: JWS3309
Capacity (Approx. quantity): 7.0 L {7.4 US qt, 6.2 lmp qt}
6. Ensure that the ATF level is in the HOT range (65 °C {149 °F}).
Add ATF to the specified level as necessary.
TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]
NOTE:
TR switch function is installed as one part of TCM.
1. Inspect the TCM. (See TCM INSPECTION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)
TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR INSPECTION [AW6A-
EL, AW6AX-EL]
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
CAUTION:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[MZI-3.7] .)
3. Remove the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)
4. Verify that there is no continuity between coupler component terminals B7 and GND, or B8 and GND.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor
connection or corrosion. Be sure not to allow water or foreign
material on the connector when disconnecting.
Do not damage the terminals.