Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 107

8. Insert the a 1.5 mm {0.059 in} round bar or similar into hole A with the slider pin fully pushed in.

Fig. 9: Identifying Hole A And Slider Pin
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9. Fully pull the end of the interlock cable.

Fig. 10: Pulling End Of Interlock Cable
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10. Push the a 1.5 mm {0.059 in} round bar or similar into hole B and hole C of the lock unit until it passes

through.

11. Disconnect the brake switch connector.

12. Remove the brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

13. Install a new brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

CAUTION:

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Do not connect the brake switch connector until the interlock
cable adjustment is completed.

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14. Install the lock unit to the bracket. (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

15. Rotate the slider pin to release the lock and verify that it slides freely.

16. Verify that the slider pin contacts the brake pedal stopper rubber and rotate the slider pin to lock.

Fig. 12: Inspecting Slider Pin Contacts Brake Pedal Stopper Rubber
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17. Install the interlock cable end to the interlock link on the selector lever.

18. Fit the interlock cable in the U-groove in the selector lever base plate and install the clip.

Fig. 13: Identifying Interlock Cable And Clip Of Selector Lever Base Plate

Fig. 11: Identifying Hole B And Hole C Of Lock Unit
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19. Press the interlock cable lock piece in until it is locked.

20. Remove the a 1.5 mm {0.059 in} round bar or similar from the lock unit holes A, B, and C.

21. Connect the brake switch connector with the brake pedal released.

Fig. 15: Identifying Lock Unit Holes A, B, And C
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CAUTION:

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Applying a load to the interlock cable while pressing the lock
piece in can affect the lock unit operation.

Fig. 14: Identifying Interlock Cable Lock Piece
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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.

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Once the brake switch clearance has automatically been

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22. Inspect shift lock operation. (See SHIFT-LOCK INSPECTION.)

SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, (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 M range.

Fig. 16: Inspecting Click At Each Position When Shifted From P Position To M Range
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5. Verify that the positions of the selector lever and the indicator are aligned.

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If there is any malfunction, adjust the TR switch. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL] .)

6. Verify that the vehicle operates in each selected range.

Fig. 17: Inspecting Positions Of Selector Lever And Indicator Are Aligned
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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.

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