Mazda 6. Manual — part 200

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM

K–45

K

SHIFT-LOCK INSPECTION

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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
2. Verify that the selector lever is in P position.
3. Depress the brake pedal and verify that the selector lever can be shifted from P position.

• If a malfunction is found, inspect the interlock cable.

(See

K–45 INTERLOCK CABLE INSPECTION

.)

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KEY INTERLOCK INSPECTION

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1. Verify that the ignition key cannot be pulled out except in P position.

• If a malfunction is found, inspect the interlock cable. (See

K–45 INTERLOCK CABLE INSPECTION

.)

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INTERLOCK CABLE INSPECTION

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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON position (engine OFF).
2. Remove the clip of the selector lever base plate,

then remove the interlock cable from the U-
groove.

3. Remove the interlock cable from the selector

lever.

4. Verify that the interlock cable moves freely with

the brake pedal depressed.

• If there is any malfunction, replace the

interlock cable.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM

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INTERLOCK CABLE

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM

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INTERLOCK CABLE ADJUSTMENT

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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON position (engine OFF).
2. Pull up the lock piece of the interlock cable to

release the lock.

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.

5. Fully pull the end of the interlock cable to the

selector lever.

6. Remove the lock unit from the bracket.

7. Verify that the markings on the slider pin and the

lock unit are aligned.

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INTERLOCK CABLE

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INTER LOCK UNIT

SLIDE PIN

MARKING

MARKING

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM

K–46–1

K

K–46

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

INTERLOCK CABLE ADJUSTMENT

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8. Push the snap pin (or a

φ1.5 round bar or

simular.) into hole A by fully pushing the slider pin
in.

9. Push the snap pin into hole B and hole C of the

lock unit until it passes through.

10. Disconnect the brake switch connector.
11. Remove the brake switch. (See

P–9 BRAKE

PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

12. Install the new brake switch. (See

P–9 BRAKE

PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

Caution

• Do not connect the brake switch

connector until the interlock cable
adjustment is completed.

13. Install the lock unit to the bracket. (See

K–49 Interlock Cable Installation Note

.)

14. Rotate the slider pin to release the lock, and verify that the it slides freely.
15. Verify that the slider pin contacts the brake pedal

stopper rubber and rotate the slider pin to lock.

16. Install the interlock cable end onto the interlock

link on the selector lever.

17. Fit the interlock cable in the U-groove in the

selector lever base plate and install the clip.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM

SLIDER PIN

INTERLOCK
CABLE

BRAKE SWITCH

A

B

C

LOCK UNIT

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STOPPER
RUBBER

SLIDER PIN

MARKING

MARKING

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM

18. 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.

19. Remove the snap pin from the lock unit hole A, B

and C.

20. 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.

21. Inspect shift lock operation. (See

K–45 SHIFT-LOCK INSPECTION

.)

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SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION

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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
2. With the brake pedal depressed, verify that there is a "click" at each range when shifted.
3. Verify that the selector lever can be shifted.
4. Verify that there is a "click" at each position when

shifted from P position to L range.

5. Verify that the positions of the selector lever and

the indicator are aligned.

• If not as specified, adjust the TR switch.(See

K–18 TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT

.)

6. Verify that the vehicle operates in each selected

range.

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LOCK PIECE

INTERLOCK CABLE

UNLOCK

LOCK

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SLIDER PIN

INTERLOCK
CABLE

BRAKE SWITCH

A

B

C

LOCK UNIT

CHU0514W012

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