Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

Key Interlock Cable Removal and Installation

NOTE: Don't bend interlock cable excessively when removing and installing it, or system will not operate correctly.

Removal
1. If the vehicle is equipped with air bag system, disconnect negative cable at battery and disable air bag system.
2. Remove steering column cover.
3. Turn ignition switch to ACC position.
4. Pull out key interlock cable (1) from key cylinder cover (2) while pressing check hook with slotted screwdriver (3) or the like.





5. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
6. Remove console box.
7. 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 check hook.
8. 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. Pull out lock button (1) of selector side cable end (2).





5. Shift selector lever to "N" position.

NOTE: If selector lever is in "P" position, shift selector lever.

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





9. With selector lever set at "P" position, turn ignition key to ACC position and then check for the following conditions.
^ With knob button released, ignition key can be turned from ACC position to LOCK position.
^ With knob button pressed, ignition key cannot be turned from ACC position to LOCK position.
10. Install knee protector to steering column.
11. Install steering column cover.
12. If the vehicle is equipped with air bag system, connect negative cable at battery and enable air bag system.