Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (IF EQUIPPED)

NOTE: Don't bend interlock cable excessively when removing and installing it, or system will not operate correctly.

Removal
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
2. If equipped with air bag system, disable air bag system.
3. Remove steering column hole cover.
4. Remove steering column cover and then meter hood.
5. Remove steering shaft upper joint bolt and steering column mounting bolts.





6. Remove interlock cable clamp screw located at ignition switch assembly.
7. Remove disconnect interlock cable inner end. (Ignition switch side.)





8. With console box removed, take out interlock cable by loosening lock nuts.
9. Detach cable end from release cam while pressing claws of release cam boss. At this time, be careful not to cause damage to its claws.

Installation





1. Shift select lever to "N" range and turn ignition key to "ACC" position.
2. Connect inner end of interlock cable to key interlock lever (Ignition switch side).
3. Install outer end bracket of interlock cable to ignition switch assembly, and tighten screw to specified torque.
Tightening Torque (a): 2.2 Nm (0.22 kg-m, 1.5 ft. lbs.)





4. Pass and connect interlock cable as shown in figure.





5. With key release cam set as shown in figure, connect inner end of interlock cable to key release cam. (Select lever side)





6. Move key release cam so that it is set at such angle as shown in figure and with special tool inserted in hole A, fix key release cam.
Special Tool (A): 09925-78210 (6 mm)
7. With key release cam fixed with special tool, install cable outer to bracket and after making sure that cable outer is pushed in arrow direction B by leaf spring, tighten mounting nut to specified torque.
Tightening Torque (a): 13 Nm (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 ft. lbs.)
8. With selector lever set at P range, turn ignition key to "ACC" position and then check for following conditions.
^ With knob button released, ignition key can be turned from "ACC" position to "LOCK" position.
^ With knob button pressed, ignition key cannot be turned from "ACC" position to "LOCK" position.
9. Install console box.
10. Install steering column.
11. Install meter hood.
12. Install steering column cover and steering column hole cover.
13. If equipped with air bag system, enable air bag system.