Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 433

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism - Mazda CX-9
Fig. 25: Identifying Selector Cable And Cable Bracket
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3. Lock the lock piece of the selector cable (selector lever side) in the order shown in the figure.
Fig. 26: Locking Lock Piece Of Selector Cable (Selector Lever Side)
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4. Verify that the manual shaft is in the P position.
CAUTION:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Bending the selector cable in the manner shown in the figure
will damage the cable and it may become loose when shifted.
When installing the selector cable, hold it straight.
Fig. 27: Inspecting Manual Shaft Is In P Position
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