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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 variant/trim than selected.
  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
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  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
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  7. Push the interlock cable.
    Fig 4: Pushing Interlock Cable
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  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
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  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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