Locking Cable, Removing and Installing

Locking cable, removing and installing
Removing





Note: Locking cable must not be kinked.

- Shift selector lever into position"S".
- Note radio code (for vehicles equipped with coded anti-theft radio / radio navigation system).

See Caution before beginning repairs on electrical system

- Disconnect Ground (GND) strap from battery.
- Remove storage compartment on driver's side





- Remove steering column cover:
- Remove air conditioning operating unit:
- Remove ashtray in center console:
- Remove shift mechanism cover.
- Switch ignition key to driving position (ignition on).
- Shift selector lever into position P.





- Lift retaining clip -2- from interlock lever and pull locking cable -1- out of ignition/starter switch.
- Lift securing spring A- for locking cable and pull locking cable support bracket -5- on shift mechanism sideways and disengage locking cable eye.

Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
- Route locking cable kink-free behind dash panel strut (arrow).
- Switch ignition key to driving position (ignition on).





- Insert locking cable -1- into ignition/starter switch.
- Check that interlock lever -2- is locked.
- Bring ignition/starter switch into locking position (ignition off).
- Check whether selector lever is still in position "P".
- Engage locking cable eye in pin -3-.
- Slightly lift securing spring -4-.
- Push locking cable support bracket -5- into shift mechanism from the right until securing spring 4-engages.
- Adjusting locking cable.





See Caution for connecting Telematics battery

Notes:
^ Be sure to activate vehicle features (radio/radio-navigation system, clock, electric window regulators) according to owner's manual when the battery is reconnected.