Shift Interlock: Service and Repair

BRAKE / TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID

REMOVAL
1) Disconnect battery negative cable.

Fig. 286 Instrument Panel Lower Silencer:

2) Remove instrument panel lower shroud (Fig. 286).

Fig. 287 Knee Bolster:

3) Remove knee bolster (Fig. 287).

Fig. 288 BTSI Solenoid Connector:

4) Remove steering column lower shroud. (5) Disconnect brake/transmission shift interlock (BTSI) solenoid connector (Fig. 288).

Fig. 289 Solenoid Retaining Screw:

6) Remove two (2) solenoid-to-column screws (Fig. 289).
7) Remove solenoid.

INSTALLATION

Fig. 290 Solenoid Retaining Screw:

1) Place interlock solenoid into position ensuring hook on end of solenoid plunger engages gearshift lever pawl pin. Install and tighten screws (Fig. 290).

Fig. 291 BTSI Solenoid Connector:

2) Verify gearshift lever is in PARK (P) and connect solenoid connector (Fig. 291).

Fig. 292 Knee Bolster:

3) Install steering column lower shroud. (4) Install knee bolster (Fig. 292).

Fig. 293 Instrument Panel Lower Silencer:

5) Install instrument panel lower silencer (Fig. 293).
6) Connect battery negative cable.
7) Verify proper shift interlock system operation.