Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 110

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

11. Pull the slider pin outward until it contacts the brake pedal stopper rubber and rotate the slider pin to lock. 

12. Verify that the selector lever in the P position. 

Fig. 36: Pulling Slider Pin Outward Until It Contacts Brake Pedal Stopper Rubber 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

13. Install the interlock cable end to the cam pin on the selector lever.  

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

Fig. 37: Identifying Interlock Cable And Clip 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig. 35: Pressing Slider Pin 
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15. Press the interlock cable lock piece in until it is locked. 

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

Fig. 39: Identifying Lock Unit Holes A, B, And C 
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17. Connect the brake switch connector with the brake pedal released. 

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. 38: Identifying Interlock Cable Lock Piece 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

CAUTION:

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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 
adjusted, it cannot be adjusted again. Therefore, replace the 

 

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18. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.  

19. Install the interlock cable to the steering lock.  

20. Slide the outer casing to the steering lock and insert the clip over the convex part of the outer casing. 

Fig. 40: Identifying Clip And Convex Part 
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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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2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB

Body Panels - Mazda CX-9 

REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Remove the rear combination light. (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Remove the rear bumper. (See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

4. Remove the fasteners, then remove the energy-absorbing foam.  

5. Remove the bolts and nuts, then remove the rear bumper reinforcement.  

6. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 1: Identifying Rear Bumper Reinforcement & Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

BODY PANELS LOCATION INDEX

 

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