Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 395

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle (AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL) - Mazda CX-9
Fig. 85: Removing O-ring
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CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]
ON-VEHICLE REMOVAL
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].)
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out,
causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyeglasses whenever
using compressed air.
Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or
cleaning solvents before removal.
If any old sealant gets into the transaxle during installation of the
control valve body cover, trouble may occur in the transaxle case
and control valve body cover. Clean with cleaning fluid.