Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 398

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle (AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL) - Mazda CX-9
8. Disconnect the solenoid connectors, VSS connector and the input/turbine speed sensor connector.
9. Disconnect the coupler component from the clamp.
Fig. 91: Identifying Coupler Component Of Clamp
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10. Remove the lock plate, and pull out the TFT sensor from the control valve body.
11. Remove the O-ring from the TFT sensor.
NOTE:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Fig. 90: Removing Connector
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Be sure to secure the coupler component with tape so that it will not
interfere with the control valve body component.