Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

Locking cable, removing and installing
Removing





Installation position of locking cable
1. Footwell vents
2. Support/instrument panel
3. Heater unit
- Obtain radio code on vehicles with coded radio.
- Disconnect battery ground strap.
- Pull locking cable clip upward off ignition switch. In addition, it may be necessary to
- Remove steering wheel, left trim under instrument panel, steering column trim and steering column adjustment handle to create more space.
- Turn ignition key to "ignition on" position.
- Shift selector lever into "P" position.





- Pull out clip -2- for locking cable -3-.
- Pull locking cable out of steering lock -1-.
- Press down sleeve on selector lever handle with two screwdrivers.
- Pull selector lever handle off upward.
- Remove center console and extension.
- Remove locking cable from locking lever.





- Press tabs of retaining clip together -arrows-.
- Pull locking cable out of selector mechanism.

Installing

Note:
- When installing ensure that the routing of the locking cable is correct.
- Locking cable must not be kinked.
- Adjust locking cable after installing.

- Shift selector lever into "P" position.
- Press locking cable into support bracket on selector lever housing until tabs on retaining clip -arrows- spring outward.
- Attach locking cable in locking lever.
- Turn ignition key to "ignition on" position.
- Push locking cable into steering lock.
- Push clip into locking cable.
Ensure that clip is properly located.
- Adjusting locking cable.