Shift Interlock: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.

Removal Note

Interlock Cable (lever side)





1. Shift the selector lever to N range.

Caution: Do not loosen locknut B, it is factory preset for proper shift-lock system operation.

2. Loosen locknut A.

Interlock Cable (steering wheel side)
1. Remove the lower panel and instrument panel.
2. inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
3. Install the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.

Installation Note

Interlock Cable (lever side)





1. Shift the selector lever to N range.
2. Tighten the locknut A.

Tightening torque: 9.8-15 N.m (1.0-1.5 m-kg, 7.2-11 ft-lb)

3. Check shift-lock system operation.
4. Adjust the selector lever position.

Indicator panel
1. Shift the selector lever to P range.
2. Align the alignment hole in the slider with the hole in the indicator panel. Install a suitable pin to hold the slider.
3. Install the indicator panel.





4. Tighten the indicator screws in the order shown in the figure.
5. Removal the pin.
6. Connect the negative battery cable and check the selector lever operation and shift-lock system operation.