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Interlock Cable Adjustment

  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: Identifying Lock Piece Of Interlock Cable
    G04860441Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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.
    Fig 2: Identifying Interlock Cable
    G04860442Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lock unit from the bracket.
    Fig 3: Identifying Lock Unit From Bracket
    G04860443Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Verify that the marking on the slider pin is positioned as shown in the figure.
    Fig 4: Identifying Marking On Slider Pin
    G04860444Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Push the interlock cable.
    Fig 5: Identifying Interlock Cable
    G04860445Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Insert the a 1.5mm {0.059 in} round bar or similar into hole A with the slider pin fully pushed in.
    Fig 6: Identifying Brake Switch, Interlock Cable And Lock Nut
    G04860446Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Fully pull the end of the interlock cable.
    Fig 7: Identifying Interlock Cable
    G04860447Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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 8: Identifying Brake Switch, Interlock Cable And Lock Nut
    G04860446Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not connect the brake switch connector until the interlock cable adjustment is completed.
  14. Install the lock unit to the bracket. (See INTERLOCK CABLE INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  15. Rotate the slider pin to release the lock and verify that it slides freely.
  16. Verify that the slider pin contacts the brake pedal stopper rubber and rotate the slider pin to lock.
    Fig 9: Rotating Slider Pin
    G04860449Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the interlock cable end to the interlock link on the selector lever.
  18. Fit the interlock cable in the U-groove in the selector lever base plate and install the clip.
    Fig 10: Identifying Interlock Cable
    G04860442Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Press the interlock cable lock piece in until it is locked.
    CAUTION:
    • Applying a load to the interlock cable while pressing the lock piece in can affect the lock unit operation.
      Fig 11: Identifying Lock Piece Of Interlock Cable
      G04860451Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the a 1.5mm {0.059 in} round bar or similar from the lock unit holes A, B, and C.
  21. Connect the brake switch connector with the brake pedal released.
    Fig 12: Identifying Brake Switch, Interlock Cable And Lock Nut
    G04860446Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  22. Inspect shift lock operation. (See SHIFT-LOCK INSPECTION .)
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