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Interlock Cable Installation Note

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  1. Push the snap pin (or a phi 1.5 round bar or similar.) into hole A by fully pushing the slider pin in.
  2. Push the snap pin into hole B and hole C of the lock unit until it passes through.
  3. Disconnect the brake switch connector.
  4. Remove the brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL .)
  5. Install the new brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL .)
    Fig 1: Locating Lock Unit
    G01346930Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not connect the brake switch connector until the interlock cable is installed.
  6. With the slider pin pressed, slide the lock unit to fix the lock unit hook into the bracket hole securely as shown in the figure.
    CAUTION:
    • Allowing the interlock cable to be bent or twisted during installation can affect the lock unit operation.
  7. Rotate the slider pin to release the lock, and verify that it slides freely.
    Fig 2: Rotating Slider Pin To Release Lock
    G01346931Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Pull the slider pin outward until it contacts the brake pedal stopper rubber and rotate the slider pin to lock.
  9. Verify that the shift the selector lever in P position.
    Fig 3: Rotating Slider Pin To Release Lock
    G01346932Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the interlock cable end to the cam pin on the selector lever.
    Fig 4: Installing Interlock Cable End To Cam Pin On Selector Lever
    G01346933Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Fit the interlock cable in the U-groove in the selector lever base plate, and install the clip.
    Fig 5: Fitting Interlock Cable In U-Groove In Selector Lever Base Plate
    G01346934Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Press the interlock cable lock piece in until it is locked.
    Fig 6: Pressing Interlock Cable Lock Piece
    G01346935Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Applying a load to the interlock cable while pressing the lock piece in can affect the lock unit operation.
  13. Remove the snap pin from the lock unit hole A, B and C.
    Fig 7: Removing Snap Pin From Lock Unit Hole
    G01346936Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Connect the brake switch connector with the brake pedal released.
    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.
  15. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
  16. Install the interlock cable to the key cylinder.
  17. Slide the outer casing to the key cylinder and insert the clip over the convex part of the outer casing.
    Fig 8: Sliding Outer Casing To Key Cylinder
    G01346937Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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