01VA Transmission

Locking Cable

Removing

• 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. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Mechanism ] Description and Operation

- Disconnect Ground (GND) cable 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. Refer to => [ Shift Mechanism Cover ] 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 - 4 - 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. Refer to => [ Locking Cable, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

See Caution for connecting Telematics battery. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Mechanism ] Description and Operation

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

• Further measures after re-connecting power supply. Refer to => Fuel Delivery and Air Induction Fuel Delivery and Air Induction