Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 434

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism - Mazda CX-9
5. Install the clip as shown in the figure.
Fig. 28: Identifying Clip
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NOTE:
6. Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever so that no load acts on the selector cable.
7. Confirm that the tip of the manual shaft lever projects out of the end of the selector cable.
8. Securely install the selector cable to the selector cable bracket.
Fig. 29: Inspecting Clip Side Of Selector Cable End Facing Up
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INTERLOCK CABLE INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Push the interlock cable.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever with the clip side of
the selector cable end facing up.