Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

Locking cable, removing and installing, 01V, 5 SPD. A/T AWD





Removing

Note: Locking cable must not be kinked.

- Shift selector lever into position "S".
- Note radio code (for vehicles equipped with coded anti-theft radio / radio navigation system).
See Caution before beginning repairs on electrical system.
- Disconnect Ground (GND) strap from battery.





- Remove storage compartment on drivers side
- Remove steering column cover.
- Remove air conditioning operating unit.
- Remove ashtray in center console.
- Remove shift mechanism cover.
- Switch ignition key to driving position (ignition on).
- Shift selector lever into position "P".





- Lift retaining clip -2- from interlock lever and pull locking cable -1- out of ignition/starter switch.
- Lift securing spring -4- for locking cable and pull locking cable support bracket -5- on shift mechanism sideways and disengage locking cable eye.

Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
- Route locking cable kink-free behind dash panel strut (arrow).
- Switch ignition key to driving position (ignition on).





- Insert locking cable -1- into ignition/starter switch.
- Check that interlock lever -2- is locked.
- Bring ignition/starter switch into locking position (ignition off).
- Check whether selector lever is still in position "P".
- Engage locking cable eye in pin -3-.
- Slightly lift securing spring -4-.
- Push locking cable support bracket -5- into shift mechanism from the right until securing spring -4- engages.
- Adjusting locking cable.





See Caution for connecting Telematics battery.

Notes:
^ Be sure to activate vehicle features (radio/radio-navigation system, clock, electric window regulators) according to owners manual when the battery is re-connected.
^ Further measures after re-connecting power supply.