Mazda 6 Quiz
Body electrical system

Actuator cable installation

In this manual: Body electrical system
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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1. Slide the lock lever in the direction shown by the arrow to unlock the adjuster.


2. Turn the ratchet ring to release lock in the direction shown by the arrow.


3. Install the actuator cable to the cruise actuator.


Caution
  • Due to the possibility of actuator cable damage, make sure there is no twisting in the cable when installing.

4. Install the cruise actuator. (See CRUISE ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Pass the actuator cable under the accelerator cable.


6. Install the actuator cable to the bracket.

7. Install the grommet to the cable bracket.


8. Move the throttle, and install the end fitting of the actuator cable to the throttle.

Caution
  • Due to the possibility of actuator cable damage, make sure there is no twisting in the cable when installing.
9. To adjust the free play, push or pull the actuator cable directly behind the spring two times.

10. Turn the ratchet ring in the direction shown by the arrow to lock it.


11. Slide the lock lever in the direction shown by the arrow to lock the adjuster.


12. Install the cover to the cruise actuator.

13. Install the plug hole plate.

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Note
  • The audio control switch and the cruise control switch use a common connector. (See AUDIO CONTROL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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