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Control Cables (Shift Lever Side) Installation Note

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  1. Verify that the shift lever is in the neutral position.
  2. Connect the control cables to the shift lever.
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  3. Install the control cable end (shift side) using the following procedure.
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    1. Point the projection of the control cable end (shift side) towards the upper side of the vehicle.
    2. Point the marking of the control cable end (shift side) towards the right side of the vehicle.
    3. Install the control cable end (shift side).
      NOTE:
      • Because the vehicle may have been moved during the servicing, verify that the shift lever is in neutral again.
  4. Install the control cable end (select side) to the shift lever so that the projection of the lock piece is positioned on the left side of the vehicle.
  5. Verify that the shift lever and the manual transaxle are in the neutral position.
  6. Shift the shift lever to fourth gear.
  7. Press in the lock piece in the direction shown in the figure.
    G13176469Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Shift the shift lever to the neutral position.