Brake (Key) Interlock Cable

NOTE:
Use care when removing the interlock cable. Excessive bending of the cable will cause the system to malfunction.

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery and disarm the air bag system, referring to the section entitled, "DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM" on Section 9J of the service manual.

2. Remove the steering column hole cover and steering joint cover.

3. Disconnect the steering shaft upper joint bolt and steering column mounting bolts and nuts.

CAUTION:
Make sure that the top bolts of the steering shaft joint are tight before loosening the steering column mounting bolts and/or nuts. Otherwise, damage to the shaft joint bearing may occur.





4. With the ignition switch in the "ACC" position, remove the interlock cable clamp screw at the ignition switch and disconnect the interlock cable from the release shaft.

5. Remove the center console.





6. While pressing the claws of the release cam boss together, remove the cable bracket bolt and disconnect the cable end from the key release cam boss. Be careful not to damage the claws of the release cam.

7. Remove the interlock cable.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the interlock cable as shown in the diagram.





2. With the ignition key in the "ACC" position, connect the cable end to the steering lock and tighten the cable clamp screw securely.

Tightening Torque
(a): 1.5 lb-ft (2 N.m, 0.2 kg-m)





3. With the lock plate manually moved towards the front side of the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the "N" position.

4. Align the holes on the key release cam and solenoid bracket. Insert the special tool into the aligned holes to keep them from moving.

Special Tool
(A): 09925-78210 (6 mm)

5. Connect the cable end to the key release cam.

6. With the cable bracket pushed in the direction of the arrow by spring force, tighten the cable bracket bolt.

Tightening Torque
4(b): 4.0 - 5.0 lb-ft (5 - 7 N.m, 0.5 - 0.7 kg-m)

7. Remove the special tool and turn the ignition switch the "ACC" position.





8. With the selector lever in the "P" position and the shift lock solenoid lock plate moved towards the front of the vehicle, check that the key release cam moves smoothly by depressing the selector lever release button.

9. With the selector lever in the "P" position, turn the ignition key to the "ACC" position. Make sure that the ignition key can be turned from the "ACC" position to the "LOCK" position.

10. With the selector lever in the "P" position, grab hold of the selector lever and depress the selector lever release button. Make sure that the ignition key cannot be turned from the "ACC" position to the "LOCK" position.

11. Install the steering column, referring to Section 3C1 in the service manual.

12. Install the steering column hole cover and steering joint cover.

13. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery and enable the air bag system, referring to "ENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM" in Section 9J of the service manual.

ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the center console and loosen the cable bracket bolt.

2. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" position.

3. Adjust the cable according to steps 3-4 and 6-10.