Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 352

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle (AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL) - Mazda CX-9
Fig. 22: Identifying Coupler Component Connector Terminal
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OFF-VEHICLE INSPECTION
WARNING:
CAUTION:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[MZI-3.7] .)
3. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL,
AW6AX-EL].)
4. Remove the oil cooler.
5. Remove the oil pipe. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)
6. Remove the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)
7. Remove the input/turbine speed sensor. (See INPUT/TURBINE SPEED SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine
and wait until they are cool before replacing the ATF.
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.