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Shift Interlock Switch: Service and Repair






REMOVAL
1. Remove console.
2. Remove LH lower instrument panel trim and lower steering column shroud.
3. Remove interlock cable retaining screw and clip, disconnect ignition/shifter interlock cable from lever cam.
4. Remove steering column retaining nuts and lower steering column to floor. Disconnect electrical connector at interlock solenoid.
5. Remove ignition/shifter interlock cable retaining screws from steering actuator housing.
6. Guide ignition/shifter interlock cable out from under floor carpet.

INSTALLATION
1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Tighten steering column retaining nuts to 20-33 Nm (15-24 ft. lbs.). Tighten the ignition/shifter interlock cable retaining screws at the steering actuator housing to 1.4-2.0 Nm (12-17 inch lbs.), and at gearshift lever to 2.8-4.0 Nm (25-35 inch lbs.).
3. Test for proper operation. The ignition key should only be removable with the gearshift lever in PARK. The gearshift lever should be locked in PARK with the key removed. The gearshift lever should be locked in the PARK position with the ignition switch in the RUN position and should release when the brake pedal is applied.

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