Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 400

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle (AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL) - Mazda CX-9
NOTE:
14. Fix the VSS wiring harness and input/turbine speed sensor wiring harness with tape to the transaxle case
as shown in the figure.
Fig. 95: Locating VSS Wiring Harness & Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Wiring Harness
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15. Remove the suction cover and the gasket.
CAUTION:
16. Remove the control valve body installation bolts.
CAUTION:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Be sure to secure the VSS and input/turbine speed sensor with tape
so that they will not interfere with the control valve body component.
Evenly loosen the bolts a little at a time in the order shown in
the figure.
Fig. 96: Identifying Suction Cover & Gasket
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Do not drop the control valve body component.