Mazda RX-8 Manual page 1341

10. Install the insulator.
Tightening torque
811 N·m {82112 kgf·cm, 7297 in·lbf}
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11. Install the catalytic converter.
(See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
13. Install the battery cover.
14. Install the engine cover.
(See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause poor connections or corrosion. Be sure that
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water or foreign material do not enter the connector when disconnecting it.
1. Remove the engine cover.
(See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the catalytic converter.
(See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Remove the insulator.
6. Mark the manual shaft lever component as shown in the figure.
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