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Shift Interlock: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Set ignition key in "LOCK" position and selector lever in "P" position.
2. Remove transfer control lever knob, lower cluster assembly, rear console, center console, selector lever knob and cover.
- Refer to Shift Lever.





3. Disconnect inner cable from selector lever assembly then push claw and disconnect cable assembly.





4. Disconnect lock adjust.
5. Remove instrument panel lower cover and steering column cover.





6. Remove spring pin and disconnect inner cable.
- Disconnect outer cable from bracket.

INSTALLATION
1. Set ignition key in "LOCK" position and selector lever in "P" position.
2. Connect outer cable to bracket near steering lock.
- Connect inner cable to steering lock and install spring pin.
3. Install steering column cover and instrument lower cover.





4. Install adjust body of cable assembly to bracket in selector lever assembly.
- Install inner cable to lever, pulling inner cable with outer cable.





5. Check that cable moves smoothly, lightly pulling outer cable rearward.





6. Connect lock adjust, aligning "T" mark in the "Up" position.
7. About following installation steps, refer to Shift Lever.
8. Check the shift lock operation:
a. Selector lever should not be moved out of "P" position with ignition key in "Lock" position.
b. Selector lever can be moved out of "P" position with ignition key in "ON" position only when brake pedal is depressed.
c. Ignition key can be turned to "LOCK" position only when selector lever is in "P" position (key can be pulled out).
9. If a. and c. fail, readjust cable. If b. fails, readjust connector wiring and brake pedal switch.