Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

Key Interlock Cable Removal and Installation

NOTE:

Do not bend key interlock cable excessively when removing and installing it.

Removal

1) Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
2) Disable air bag system. Refer to Disabling Air Bag System Disabling Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag or Disabling Air Bag System Disabling Air Bag System:Except Advanced Air Bag.
3) Remove steering column hole cover.
4) Tilt steering column.
5) Remove steering column cover.
6) Turn ignition switch to ACC position.
7) Pull out key interlock cable (1) from key cylinder cover (2) while pressing claw with slotted flat end rod or the like.





8) Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
9) Remove front console box.
10) Detach cable end (1) from interlock cam (2) while pressing claws (3) of interlock cam boss.

At this time, be careful not to cause damage to its claws.

Detach cable casing cap (4) from selector bracket (5) while pressing claw.
11) Remove interlock cable.






Installation

1) Lay interlock cable to its original cabling route.
2) Turn ignition switch to "ACC" position.
3) Insert cable casing cap (1) into key cylinder cover (2) securely.






4) Pass and connect interlock cable (1) as shown in figure.











5) Pull out lock button (1) of selector side cable end (2).





6) Shift selector lever to "N" position.
7) Install cable casing cap (3) to selector bracket (4).
8) Connect cable end (1) to interlock cam (2) with ignition switch turned to "ACC" position.
9) Drive lock button (5) in cable end until it locks cable expansion and contraction.





10) Install steering column cover.
11) Connect negative cable at battery and enable air bag system, referring to Enabling Air Bag System Enabling Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag or Enabling Air Bag System Enabling Air Bag System:Except Advanced Air Bag.