Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.

Fig. 29:

2. Loosen set screw and remove knob from shifter handle (Fig. 29).

Fig. 30:

3. Remove the center console assembly as shown in (Fig. 30).

Fig. 31:

4. Remove shifter bezel (Fig. 31).

Fig. 32:

5. Disconnect the shifter/ignition interlock cable from the shifter lever and bracket as shown in (Fig. 32). Remove the cable core end from the plastic cam of the shifter mechanism and release cable from shifter bracket.

Fig. 33:

6. Remove the steering column lower cover (Fig. 33).

Fig. 34:

7. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds (Fig. 34).

Fig. 35:

8. Disconnect the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) solenoid connector from the interlock cable (Fig. 35)

Fig. 36:

9. Rotate the ignition key to the "OFF" or "ON/RUN" position (Fig. 36).

Fig. 37:

10. Squeeze the interlock cable locking tab. Remove the cable from the interlock housing (Fig. 37).
11. Release cable from retaining clips and remove through opening under steering column.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: When installing interlock cable assembly, care must be taken not to bend exposed cable wire and slug at shifter end of cable.

1. Route interlock cable through hole in instrument panel below steering column and around to gear shifter assembly.
2. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" or "ON/ RUN" position (Fig. 36).

Fig. 38:

3. Install the interlock cable into the interlock housing at the steering column (Fig. 38). Verify the cable snaps into the housing and is fully seated.
4. Return the ignition key to the "LOCK" position (Fig. 36).
5. Connect the BTSI solenoid connector (Fig. 35).
6. Install cable into retaining clips as shown in (Fig. 35).
7. Install steering column upper and lower shrouds (Fig. 34).
8. Install steering column lower cover (Fig. 33).
9. Verify that shifter is in gated "PARK".
10. Install the cable core end to the plastic cam of the shifter mechanism. Snap the shifter/ignition interlock cable end fitting into the groove in the gearshift mechanism as shown in (Fig. 32).
11. Adjust interlock cable/system as follows: If interlock cable is being replaced, it will come with an adjustment pin. Remove the pin from the cable and allow the cable to "self-adjust". Lock cable adjustment by pressing down on the adjuster lock until bottomed at the cable housing. If interlock cable is being re-used, no pin will be provided. Pry up on cable adjuster lock to release and allow cable to "self adjust". Lock cable adjustment by pressing down on the adjuster lock until bottomed at the cable housing.

Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Expected Response Chart:

12. Connect battery negative cable and verify interlock system operation as shown in Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Expected Response Chart.
13. Install shifter bezel (Fig. 31).
14. Install center console assembly (Fig. 30).
15. Install gearshift knob and tighten set screw to 2 Nm (15 inch lbs.) torque (Fig. 29).