Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2297

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2011 - RX-8 - Transmission/Transaxle
CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL [SJ6A-EL]
On-Vehicle Removal
WARNING:
A hot transmission and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until
they are cool before replacing ATF.
Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the
eyes. Wear protective eye wear whenever using compressed air.
CAUTION:
Clean the transmission exterior thoroughly with a stream cleaner or cleaning solvents
before removal.
If any old sealant gets into the transmission during installation of the oil pan, trouble may
occur in the transmission case and oil pan. Clean with cleaning fluids.
1. Remove the engine cover. (See
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Drain the ATF. (See
CAUTION:
Do not damage the fitting surface of the transmission case and the oil pan.
Do not to deform the oil pan.
5. Remove the oil pan and the oil pan gasket.
6. Remove the magnets from the oil pan.
ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT
[13B-MSP].)
[SJ6A-EL].)