Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Fig. 49:

2. Remove the gearshift knob set screw and knob (Fig. 49).
3. Remove the floor console (rear).

Fig. 50:

CAUTION: When removing forward console, the console will contact nylon shift release plunger (Fig. 50). If care is not used, plunger may break, requiring shifter assembly replacement.

4. Remove the forward IP console (front).

Fig. 51:

Fig. 52:

5. Release interlock cable adjuster end by inserting pointed object into shift bracket to disengage lock (Fig. 51). Unsnap the shifter/ignition interlock cable adjuster end from the slot in the gearshift mechanism bracket and disconnect cable core from shifter assembly (Fig. 52).

Fig. 53:

6. Remove fuse panel cover from left end of instrument panel. Remove screw holding end of instrument panel top cover (Fig. 53).

Fig. 54:

7. Pull center bezel off (Fig. 54).

Fig. 55:

8. Remove screws holding instrument panel top cover to center of instrument panel (Fig. 55).

Fig. 56:

9. Pull instrument panel top cover up enough to gain access to knee bolster screws (Fig. 56).
10. Remove lower knee bolster screws and knee bolster.

Fig. 57:

11. Remove screws from lower steering column shroud (Fig. 57).

Fig. 58:

12. Pull lower shroud to clear ignition cylinder (Fig. 58).

Fig. 59:

13. Hold tilt wheel lever down and slide lower shroud forward to remove it from column (Fig. 59).
14. Tilt wheel to full down position and remove upper steering column shroud.
15. Disconnect interlock solenoid connector.
16. Disconnect nylon cable retainer from lower column mounting stud.

Fig. 60:

Fig. 61:

17. Place the ignition key in the ON/RUN position (Fig. 60). Grasp the interlock cable clip and connector. Remove the cable from the interlock housing (Fig. 61).
18. Remove interlock cable from underside of instrument panel.

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 into lower dash panel and towards console as removed.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Fig. 60).

Fig. 62:

3. Install the interlock cable into the interlock housing at the steering column (Fig. 62). Verify the cable snaps into the housing.
4. Install nylon cable retainer to lower column mounting stud.
5. Connect solenoid connector.
6. Insert interlock cable core wire into interlock adjustment lever groove. Make sure the interlock cable slug is seated in the groove (Fig. 52).
7. Insert interlock cable adjuster end into bracket and snap into place (Fig. 52).

NOTE: The Interlock Cable MUST be adjusted.

CAUTION: When installing forward console, the console will contact nylon shift release plunger (Fig. 50). If care is not used, plunger may break, requiring shifter assembly replacement.

8. Install the forward IP console (front).
9. Install the floor console (rear).
10. Install the gearshift knob and tighten set screw (Fig. 49) to 2 Nm (20 inch lbs.).
11. Tilt wheel to full down position and install upper steering column shroud.
12. Hold tilt wheel lever down and slide lower shroud in at column.
13. Install screws at lower steering column shroud.
14. Install lower knee bolster screws and knee bolster.
15. Install screws holding instrument panel top cover to center of instrument panel.
16. Install center bezel.
17. Install screw holding end of instrument panel top cover. Install fuse panel cover from left end of instrument panel.
18. Connect the battery negative cable.