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Shift Interlock: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Starting and Charging.
2. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor center console in the Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
3. Disconnect electrical connector from BTSI (Brake Transmission Shift Interlock solenoid) (2).





4. Remove both ends of BTSI from pivot points (1).


Installation Procedure





1. Install BTSI upper clip onto upper pivot point, and lower clip onto the lower pivot point.
2. Install the Center Console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor Center Console in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
3. Install electrical connector to BTSI
4. Connect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Starting and Charging.