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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Interlock Cable Installation Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Interlock Cable Installation Note
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NOTE: Letters in parenthesis refer to letters in illustration.
  1. Push the snap pin into hole (A) by fully pushing the slider pin in. See Fig 1.
  2. Push the snap pin into hole (B) and hole (C) of the lock unit until it passes through.
  3. Disconnect the brake switch connector.
  4. Remove the brake switch.
  5. Install the new brake switch.
    CAUTION: Do not connect the brake switch connector until the interlock cable is installed.
  6. With the slider pin pressed, slide the lock unit to fix the lock unit hook into the bracket hole securely as shown in the illustration. See Fig 2.
    CAUTION: Allowing the interlock cable to be bent or twisted during installation can affect the lock unit operation.
  7. Rotate the slider pin to release the lock, and verify that it slides freely.
  8. Pull the slider pin outward until it contacts the brake pedal stopper rubber and rotate the slider pin to lock. See Fig 3.
  9. Verify that the shift the selector lever in PARK position.
  10. Install the interlock cable end to the cam pin on the selector lever. See Fig 4.
  11. Fit the interlock cable in the U-groove in the selector lever base plate, and install the clip. See Fig 4.
  12. Press the interlock cable lock piece in until it is locked. See Fig 5.
    CAUTION: Applying a load to the interlock cable while pressing the lock piece in can affect the lock unit operation.
  13. Remove the snap pin from the lock unit hole "A", "B" and "C". See Fig 1.
  14. Connect the brake switch connector with the brake pedal released.
    CAUTION: The clearance between the brake switch and the brake pedal is automatically adjusted to the correct amount when the brake switch connector is connected after the brake switch has been properly installed. If the brake switch is not properly installed or the connector is connected before installation, the clearance may be incorrect, causing a brake light malfunction. Therefore, always verify that the brake switch is properly installed before connecting the connector. Once the brake switch clearance has automatically been adjusted, it cannot be adjusted again. Therefore, replace the switch with a new one when replacing the power brake unit or the pedal, or performing any procedure that changes the pedal stroke.
  15. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
  16. Install the interlock cable to the key cylinder.
  17. Slide the outer casing to the key cylinder, and insert the clip over the convex part of the outer casing. See Fig 6.
Fig 1: Identifying Lock Unit
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