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Selector Cable Adjustment

  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Side wall
    2. Selector lever knob
    3. Indicator panel
    4. Console
  2. Shift the selector lever to the P position.
  3. Loosen the nut of the selector cable end (selector lever component side).
  4. Verify that the manual shaft is in the P position.
  5. Install the nut of the selector cable end in such a way that the selector lever does not bear a load.

    Tightening torque 

    10-15 N.m {1.1-1.5 kgf.m, 7.4-11.0 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 1: Installing Selector Cable Nut
    G04316572Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Verify that the selector lever bolt end is exposed from the nut.
  7. Install the following parts:
    1. Console
    2. Indicator panel
    3. Selector lever knob
    4. Side wall
  8. Shift the selector lever from the P position to M range, and make sure that there are no other components in that area to interfere with the lever.
    Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Bolt End
    G04316573Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.