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Control Cable Removal/Installation: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(US)] .)
  2. Perform the following procedure to remove the control cables (shift lever side).
    1. Remove the shift lever knob. (See SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Remove the shift panel. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Remove the front console box. (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Remove the cup holder. (See CUP HOLDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Remove the side wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Remove the rear console. (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)] .)
    7. Remove the rear console bracket No. 1. (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)] .)
    8. Press the tabs on the control cables as shown in the figure and disconnect the control cables from the shift lever. (See CONTROL CABLES (SHIFT LEVER SIDE) INSTALLATION NOTE .)
      G13176457Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      CAUTION:
      • When disconnecting the control cable from the shift lever, do not press the control cable tabs with excessive force. Otherwise, they may be damaged.
    9. Disconnect the control cable end (shift side) from the shift lever as shown in the figure. (See CONTROL CABLES (SHIFT LEVER SIDE) INSTALLATION NOTE .)
      Fig 1: Control Cable End Nut With Torque Specification
      G13176458Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    10. Push out the lock piece in the direction shown in the figure.
      G13176459Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      CAUTION:
      • When pressing the lock piece out of the control cable end (select side), do not press out the lock piece with excessive force. Otherwise, it may be damaged.
    11. Disconnect the control cable end (select side) from the shift lever. (See CONTROL CABLES (SHIFT LEVER SIDE) INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  3. Perform the following procedure to remove the control cables (transaxle side).
    1. Remove the following parts as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN 7 & VIN L) (US)] .) (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN M) (US)] .)
      • Air cleaner cover
      • Air cleaner element
      • Fresh-air duct
      • Air cleaner case
      • Air hose
      • Resonance chamber
    2. Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN 7 & VIN L) (US)] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN M) (US)] .)
    3. Remove the battery tray and PCM component as a single unit. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN 7 & VIN L) (US)] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN M) (US)] .)
    4. Pull the lock pin in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and release the control cable ends (manual transaxle side) lock.
      CAUTION:
      • Pull the lock pin within the range shown in the figure. If the lock pin is pulled excessively, it could deform and no longer function.
      G13176460Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      G13176461Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    5. Disconnect the control cable ends from the manual transaxle. (See CONTROL CABLE ENDS (TRANSAXLE SIDE) INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    6. Press the tabs on the control cables and disconnect the control cables from the control cable bracket.
      G13176462Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the fastening nut for the control cables.
    Fig 2: Control Cable Nut With Torque Specification
    G13176463Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the fastening nuts for the grommet.
    Fig 3: Grommet Nuts With Torque Specification
    G13176464Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Pull out the selector cable from inside the cabin and remove it.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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