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2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Actuator Cable Removal

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Actuator Cable Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the cover from the cruise actuator.
  2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Move the throttle in the direction of the arrow and hold.
  4. Remove the end fitting of the actuator cable from the throttle.
    Fig 1: Removing End Fitting Of Actuator Cable
    G03699996Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Squeeze the hooks of the grommet, and remove the actuator cable.
    Fig 2: Removing Actuator Cable
    G03699997Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the end fitting of the actuator cable from the cruise actuator.
    Fig 3: Removing End Fitting Of Actuator Cable From Cruise Actuator
    G03699998Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Squeeze the hooks of the grommet, and remove it from the cruise actuator.
  8. Remove the actuator cable.
    Fig 4: Removing Actuator Cable From Cruise Actuator
    G03699999Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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