Ignition Lock Cable: Service and Repair

IGNITION LOCK CABLE

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.





2. Remove the ashtray (2) at front of center console.





3. Remove the lower instrument panel (2).





4. Press the locking tabs together and push the ignition lock cable (1) out of ignition/starter switch in the direction of the arrows.





5. Remove the shifter bezel (1).





6. Remove the ignition lock cable (1) from electronic selector lever module by turning it 90° to the left and then pulling it straight out.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the ignition lock cable (1) to the ignition/starter switch by sliding it into the retaining slot until the tabs click.





2. Install the ignition lock cable (1) to the shift lever assembly by inserting it into the mounting hole and then turning it 90° to the right.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the off/lock position. It should only be possible to move the shift lever out of the Park position when the ignition switch is in the on/run position and the brake pedal is depressed. It should only be possible to remove the ignition key when the shift lever is in the Park position and the ignition switch is in the off/lock position.





4. Install the lower instrument panel (2).





5. Install the ash tray (2) in the front center console.





6. Install the shifter cover (1).