Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

KEY INTERLOCK CABLE


Removal and Installation


COMPONENTS






REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Make sure that parking brake is applied before removal and installation.
1. Place the selector lever in the "N" position.
2. Remove the selector lever knob. Refer to Selector Lever Knob Removal And Installation.
3. Remove the center console assembly. Refer to Component Parts.





4. Slide the slider (A) toward the casing cap (B) while pressing tabs
(C) on the slider to separate the slider (A) from the adjust holder
(D).
5. Remove the casing cap (B) from the cable bracket on the control device assembly.
6. Remove the key interlock cable from the key interlock rod (E).





7. Remove steering column cover (upper and lower) and instrument lower finisher. Refer to Component Parts.
8. Pull out the lock plate (A) from the holder (B).
9. Remove the key interlock cable (1) from the key cylinder (2).





10. Remove the clip (A), and then remove the key interlock cable
(1).

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Install key interlock cable in such a way that it will not be damaged by sharp bends, twists or interference with adjacent parts.
- After installing key interlock cable to control device assembly, make sure that casing cap and bracket are firmly secured in their positions.
1. Place the selector lever in the "P" position.
2. Turn ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON" position.





3. Set the key interlock cable (1) to the key cylinder (2).
4. Install the lock plate (A) to the holder (B).
5. Turn ignition switch to "LOCK" position.





6. Temporarily install the adjust holder (A) to the key interlock rod
(B).
7. Install the casing cap (C) to the cable bracket (D) on the control device assembly.

CAUTION:
- Do not bend or twist key interlock cable excessively when installing.
- After installing key interlock cable to cable bracket (D) on control device assembly, make sure casing cap (C) is firmly secured in cable bracket (D) on control device assembly.
- If casing cap (C) is loose [less than 39.2 N (4.0 kg, 8.8 lb) removing force], replace key interlock cable.
8. Slide the slider (A) toward the key interlock rod (D) while pressing the pull lock (B) down to securely connect the adjust holder (C) with the key interlock rod (D).

CAUTION:
- Do not press tabs when holding slider (A).
- Do not apply any side to side force to key interlock rod (D) when sliding slider (A).





9. Secure the key interlock cable (1) with the clip (A).
10. Install steering column cover (upper and lower) and instrument lower finisher. Refer to Component Parts.





11. Install the center console assembly. Refer to Component Parts.
12. Install the selector lever knob. Refer to Selector Lever Knob Removal And Installation.
13. Check shift lock system. Refer to Description.