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Back-Up Light Switch Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Drain the transaxle oil from the transaxle. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  4. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector and remove the back-up light switch and gasket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Back-Up Light Switch, Connector And Gasket
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  5. Install the back-up light switch (with a new gasket) to the transaxle case.

    Tightening torque 

    • 20-29 N.m {2.1-2.9 kgf.m, 15-21 ft.lbf}
  6. Connect the back-up light switch connector.
  7. Add the specified amount and type of transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  8. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)