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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Interlock Cable Adjustment

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Interlock Cable Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. (Engine off)
  2. Pull up the lock piece of the interlock cable to release the lock.
    Fig 1: Locating Interlock Cable
    G04326447Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the clip of the selector lever base plate, then remove the interlock cable from the U-groove.
  4. Remove the interlock cable from the selector lever.
  5. Remove the lock unit from the bracket.
    Fig 2: Locating Interlock Cable & Clip
    G04326448Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Verify that the marking on the slider pin is positioned as shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: Aligning Marking On Slider Pin & Notch On Interlock Unit
    G04326449Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Push the interlock cable.
    Fig 4: Pushing Interlock Cable
    G04326450Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Insert the a 1.5mm {0.059 in} round bar or similar into hole A with the slider pin fully pushed in.
    Fig 5: Locating Hole "A" In Lock Unit
    G04326451Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Fully pull the end of the interlock cable.
    Fig 6: Pulling End Of Interlock Cable
    G04326452Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Push the a 1.5mm {0.059 in} round bar or similar into hole B and hole C of the lock unit until it passes through.
  11. Disconnect the brake switch connector.
  12. Remove the brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  13. Install a new brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 7: Locating Holes "B" & "C" On Lock Unit
    G04326453Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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