Shift Cable And Bracket Removal/Installation

Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column.
1. Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission column shift selector tube.
2. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Cable From Steering Column
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Push the rubber grommet and shift cable through the bulkhead.
Raise and support the vehicle; see JACKING .
Remove the shift cable from the automatic transmission.
1. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
2. Depress the lock tabs to release the shift cable and disconnect the shift cable from the shift cable bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Shift Cable From Automatic Transmission
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the transmission shift cable bracket from the automatic transmission.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the transmission shift cable bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Transmission Shift Cable Bracket From Automatic Transmission
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in reverse order of removal.
1. Move manual lever into overdrive (O/D) range.
2. Adjust the transmission shift cable; See SHIFT CABLE AND BRACKET ADJUSTMENT .
  
  Fig 4: Installing Transmission Shift Cable - With Torque Specification
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.