Interlock Cable Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Fig 1: Pulling Up Lock Piece Of Interlock Cable To Release Lock
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Remove the clip of the selector lever base plate, then remove the interlock cable from the U-groove.
Remove the interlock cable from the selector lever.

Fig 2: Removing Clip Of Selector Lever Base Plate
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Fully pull the end of the interlock cable to the selector lever.
Remove the lock unit from the bracket.

Fig 3: Pulling End Of Interlock Cable To Selector Lever
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Verify that the markings on the slider pin and the lock unit are aligned.

Fig 4: Aligning Marks Of Slider Pin & Lock Unit
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Push the snap pin (or a phi 1.5 round bar or similar.) into hole A by fully pushing the slider pin in.
Push the snap pin into hole B and hole C of the lock unit until it passes through.
Disconnect the brake switch connector.
Remove the brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL .)
Install the new brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL .)

Fig 5: Locating Interlock Cable & Brake Switch
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CAUTION:
- Do not connect the brake switch connector until the interlock cable adjustment is completed.
Install the lock unit to the bracket. (See INTERLOCK CABLE INSTALLATION NOTE .)
Rotate the slider pin to release the lock, and verify that it slides freely.
Verify that the slider pin contacts the brake pedal stopper rubber and rotate the slider pin to lock.

Fig 6: Rotating Slider Pin To Release Lock
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Install the interlock cable end to the interlock link on the selector lever.

Fig 7: Installing Interlock Cable End To Interlock Link On Selector Lever
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Fit the interlock cable in the U-groove in the selector lever base plate and install the clip.

Fig 8: Fitting Interlock Cable In U-Groove In Selector Lever Base Plate
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Press the interlock cable lock piece in until it is locked.

Fig 9: Pressing Interlock Cable Lock Piece
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CAUTION:
- Applying a load to the interlock cable while pressing the lock piece in can affect the lock unit operation.
Remove the snap pin from the lock unit hole A, B and C.
Connect the brake switch connector with the brake pedal released.

Fig 10: Connecting Brake Switch Connector With Brake Pedal Released
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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.
- 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.
Inspect shift lock operation. (See SHIFT LOCK INSPECTION .)