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Selector Cable Adjustment

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the upper panel. (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the console side panel. (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the selector lever knob. (See SELECTOR LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the shift panel. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Shift the selector lever to the P position.
  7. Pull out the safety lock in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull out the lock piece in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure, and release the lock. (See SELECTOR CABLE (SELECTOR LEVER SIDE) INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    Fig 1: Locating Cable Outer End (Selector Lever Side)
    G11438231Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Set the manual shaft to the P position.
    Fig 2: Checking Manual Shaft Position
    G11438232Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Press in the lock piece in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, press in the safety lock in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure, and lock it.
    Fig 3: Pressing Lock Piece (Automatic Transaxle)
    G11438233Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Perform the procedure in the reverse order of Step  1 to  4 to install the removed part.
  11. Perform the selector lever inspection. (See SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION .)