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Selector Cable Removal/Installation

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  1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5] .)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the battery component (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component). (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5] .)
  4. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5] .)
  5. Remove the Aerodynamic under cover NO. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the tunnel member (rear). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5] .)
  7. Remove the insulator (front) installation nuts and set the insulator (front) aside. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5] .)
  8. Remove the upper panel. (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Remove the knob. (See SELECTOR LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Remove the shift panel and indicator panel as a single unit.
    1. Release the hooks securing the shift panel and console, and then release the hooks securing the shift panel and ashtray panel. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Lift up the shift panel and indicator panel and disconnect the bulb socket from the indicator panel.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Bulb Socket From Indicator Panel
      G06732763Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. Remove the shift panel and indicator panel from the selector lever as a single unit.
  11. Remove the console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 2: Removing Shift Panel And Indicator Panel From Selector Lever Single Unit
    G06732754Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the drain hose connected to A/C unit. (See A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  13. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  14. Install in reverse of removal.
    Fig 3: Identifying A/C Unit And Drain Hose
    G06734286Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 4: Selector Cable Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
    G06732766Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.