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Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove instrument panel lower silencer panel.

Fig. 326 Inflatable Knee Bolster:





3. Remove inflatable knee blocker (Fig. 326).

Fig. 327 Ignition Key/Switch Positions:





4. Place ignition key in the ACC position (Fig. 327).

Fig. 328 Interlock Cable at Ignition Cylinder:





5. Disconnect shift interlock cable from ignition cylinder (Fig. 328).
6. Remove center console assembly.

Fig. 329 BTSI Cable at Mechanism:





7. Disconnect shift interlock cable from shift mechanism as shown in (Fig. 329). Release retention tab using suitable screwdriver.

INSTALLATION

Fig. 330 Ignition Key/Switch Positions:





1. Verify that ignition key is in ACC position (Fig. 330).

Fig. 331 Interlock Cable at Ignition Cylinder:





2. Install shift interlock cable to ignition cylinder (Fig. 331). Secure cable to instrument panel at retainer.
3. Route shift interlock cable towards shift mechanism.

Fig. 332 BTSI Cable at Mechanism:





4. Connect interlock cable core to shift mechanism cam, and then secure cable housing to shift mechanism (Fig. 332).
5. Adjust interlock cable.
6. Install center console assembly.