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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 501 (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM)ACTUATOR CABLE INSTALLATION

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Actuator Cable Installation

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Actuator Cable Installation

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Install the grommet to the dash lower panel.

Fig 1: Installing Grommet To Dash Lower Panel
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Install the actuator cable to the accelerator pedal.

Fig 2: Installing Actuator Cable To Accelerator Pedal
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Slide the lock lever in the direction shown by the arrow in Fig 3 to unlock the adjuster.

Fig 3: Sliding Lock Lever
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Turn the ratchet ring to release lock in the direction shown by the arrow in Fig 4.

Fig 4: Turning Ratchet Ring
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Insert the grommet into the actuator bracket.

Fig 5: Inserting Grommet Into Actuator Bracket
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To adjust the free play, push or pull the actuator cable directly behind the spring two times.

Fig 6: Pushing Actuator Cable
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Turn the ratchet ring in the direction shown by the arrow in Fig 7 to lock it.

Fig 7: Turning Ratchet Ring
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Slide the lock lever in the direction shown by the arrow in Fig 8 to lock the adjuster.

Fig 8: Sliding Lock Lever
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