Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 410

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission Overhaul - MX-5 Miata & RX-8
Fig. 25: Identifying Solenoid Connectors
23. Remove the lock plate from the control valve body component.
CAUTION:
24. Disconnect the transmission fluid temperature switch from the control valve body component.
Fig. 26: Identifying Lock Plate
25. Fix the coupler component with tape to the transmission case as shown in the figure.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
When installing the control valve body, make sure that it does
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not interfere with the coupler component.