Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 438

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism - Mazda CX-9
15. Press the interlock cable lock piece in until it is locked.
CAUTION:
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:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
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
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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.
Once the brake switch clearance has automatically been
adjusted, it cannot be adjusted again. Therefore, replace the