Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

Locking cable, removing and installing, 09G, 6 Speed A/T

Removing
- Check whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain anti-theft code.
- With ignition switched off disconnect battery Ground strap.
- Remove driver's airbag unit and steering wheel.
- Remove left trim under instrument panel.
- Remove steering column trim.
- Remove handle for steering column height and longitudinal adjustment.
- Turn ignition key to "ignition on" position.
- Move selector lever to position "P".

- Pull out clamp - 2 - of locking cable - 3 -.
- Pull locking cable out of steering lock - 1 -.
- Remove selector lever handle.
- Remove rear center console.

- Loosen bolt on support bracket (arrow -A-) of locking cable.
- Carefully remove locking cable from shift mechanism (arrow -B-) and disengage from locking lever (arrow -C-).
- Pull locking cable out of instrument panel.

Installing

Note:
^ The locking cable must not be kinked.
^ The selector lever cable must be adjusted after installation.

- Route locking cable (arrow) from steering lock, behind wiring harness - 1 -, under footwell vent - 2 - and carpet - 3 - to shift mechanism.
- Move selector lever to position "P".

- Pull locking cable slightly out of cable sleeve and engage in locking lever (arrow -C-).
- Engage support bracket of locking cable in selector housing (arrow -B-).
- Push locking cable into steering lock Fig. N37-0773.
- Flattened side of locking cable points downward

- Install clamp - 2 - of locking cable - 3 -. Install clamp from above.

Installation position:

Angled ends of clamp point toward steering lock
- Check catches of clamp.
- Adjust locking cable.
- Check function of ignition key removal lock.
- Install rear center console:
- Install selector lever handle.
- Install left trim under instrument panel:
- Install steering column trim:
- Install handle for steering column height and longitudinal adjustment.
- Install steering wheel and airbag:
- Reconnect Ground strap to battery.
- Enter radio code: