Repair Procedure

1. Remove the driver's kick panel (two clips).

2. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover:

^ Remove the two mounting screws for the hood release lever and the mounting screw on the lower right corner of the cover.

^ Pull the hood release lever forward, and turn it sideways to unclip it from the cover.





^ Gently pry out the cover to release the four clips, unplug the electrical connectors, and remove the cover.





3. Remove the seven mounting screws in the lower steering column cover. Remove the upper cover, but leave the lower cover in place.





4. Set the parking brake, and move the shift lever to L. Remove the ashtray.

5. Remove the lower cluster assembly (one screw and four clips), then unplug the connectors from the cigarette lighter.

6. Remove the rear console (two screws inside the storage area), then unplug the connectors from the POWER and WINTER switches.





7. On 4WD models, remove the knob from the transfer control lever.

8. Remove the front console (six screws), then unplug the connectors from the accessory power outlet.

9. Move the shift lever to P then turn the ignition switch to ACC.

10. Press and hold the shift lever pushbutton, then check the condition of the spring pin cover in the lock cylinder assembly.

^ If the cover is loose, out of position, or missing, disregard this service bulletin, and replace the lock cylinder assembly. See section 2A of the appropriate Passport Service Manual for the replacement procedure.





^ If the cover is OK, release the shift lever pushbutton, and go to step 11.





11. Push the white plastic cable slider toward the cable until it stops, then release the slider.

12. Try turning the ignition switch to LOCK.

^ If you cannot turn the switch to LOCK because the cable slider is blocking the white plastic interlock pin, go to step 13





^ If you cannot turn the switch to LOCK and the cable slider is clear of the white plastic interlock pin, troubleshoot the lock cylinder assembly.





13. Move the cable slider so it clears the interlock pin, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK.





14. Pry out the shift lock cable adjuster clip, then snap it back into place. Make sure the raised "T" on the side of the clip faces up.

15. Turn the ignition switch to ACC. Push the cable slider toward the cable until it stops. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.

^ If you can turn the switch to LOCK, the shift lock cable is properly adjusted. Press firmly on the shift lever pushbutton, and pull down on the shift lever to make sure the lever is locked in P. Go to step 18.

^ If you cannot turn the switch to LOCK or it still feels notchy when you turn it, more adjusting is needed. Go to step 16.





16. Tear off a corner from a business card or some other suitable material. Insert the card piece between the cable slider and the interlock pin.

17. Pry out the adjuster clip, then snap it back into place. Remove the card piece. Make sure the ignition switch turns to LOCK, then press firmly on the shift lever pushbutton, and pull down on the shift lever to make sure the lever is locked in R.

18. Plug in the connectors for the accessory power outlet, then reinstall the front console.

19. On 4WD models, reinstall the knob on the transfer control lever.

20. Plug in the connectors for the POWER and WINTER switches, then reinstall the rear console.

21. Move the shift lever to L. Plug in the connectors for the cigarette lighter, then reinstall the lower cluster assembly.

22. Reinstall the upper steering column cover.

23. Reinstall the driver's dashboard lower cover.

24. Reinstall the driver's kick panel.

25. Make sure the hood is fully closed.