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 shift selector in the "N" position.
2. Remove the shift selector handle. Shift Selector Handle Removal And Installation.
3. Remove the center console assembly. 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 A/T shift selector 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. 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 A/T shift selector assembly, make sure that casing cap and bracket are firmly secured in their positions.
1. Place the shift selector 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 A/T shift selector assembly.

CAUTION:
- Do not bend or twist key interlock cable excessively when installing.
- After installing key interlock cable to cable bracket (D) on
A/T shift selector assembly, make sure casing cap (C) is firmly secured in cable bracket (D) on A/T shift selector 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. Component Parts.
11. Install the center console assembly. Component Parts.
12. Install the shift selector handle. .
13. Check shift lock system. A/T Shift Lock System.