Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 439

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism - Mazda CX-9
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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2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
switch with a new one when replacing the power brake unit or
the pedal, or performing any procedure that changes the pedal
stroke.