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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 367 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [SHIFT MECHANISM])SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONINTERLOCK CABLE INSTALLATION NOTE
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Interlock Cable Installation Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Interlock Cable Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the interlock cable as shown in the figure.
    CAUTION:
    • Position the sponge protector so that it is not crushed or squeezed by the SAS control module.
    • If the interlock and selector cables cross over each other, position the interlock cable to pass over the selector cable.
      Fig 1: Installing Interlock Cable
      G03644914Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Push the snap pin (or a 1.5mm round bar or similar.) into hole A by fully pushing the slider pin in.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lock Unit Components
    G03644915Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Push the snap pin into hole B and hole C of the lock unit until it passes through.
  4. Disconnect the brake switch connector.
  5. Remove the brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Install a new brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    CAUTION:
    • Do not connect the brake switch connector until the interlock cable is installed.
  7. With the slider pin pressed, slide the lock unit to fix the lock unit hook into the bracket hole securely as shown in the figure.
    CAUTION:
    • Allowing the interlock cable to be bent or twisted during installation can affect the lock unit operation.
      Fig 3: Sliding Lock Unit To Fix Lock Unit Hook
      G03644916Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Rotate the slider pin to release the lock and verify that it slides freely.
  9. Pull the slider pin outward until it contacts the brake pedal stopper rubber and rotate the slider pin to lock.
    Fig 4: Pulling Slider Pin Outward
    G03644917Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Verify that the selector lever in the P position.
  11. Install the interlock cable end to the cam pin on the selector lever.
    Fig 5: Installing Interlock Cable End To Cam Pin On Selector Lever
    G03644918Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Fit the interlock cable in the U-groove in the selector lever base plate and install the clip.
    Fig 6: Fitting Interlock Cable In U-Groove
    G03644919Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Press the interlock cable lock piece in until it is locked.
    Fig 7: Pressing Interlock Cable Lock Piece
    G03644920Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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