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Selector Lever Cable: Removal

Fig 1: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud
G01163768Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud
    G01163769Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Gearshift Cable From The Steering Column Bracket
      G01163770Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the steering column bracket.
    1. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the gearshift lever.
    2. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the steering column bracket.
      Fig 4: Removing Gearshift Cable Nuts
      G01163771Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the gearshift cable nuts.
    Fig 5: Detaching Gearshift Cable From The Transaxle Shifter Lever
    G01163772Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Detach the gearshift cable from the transaxle shifter lever.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Gearshift Cable
    G01163773Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the gearshift cable from the bracket by depressing the locking tabs at the bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Gearshift Cable
    G01163774Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the gearshift cable.