40TE Automatic Transaxle

40TE TRANSAXLE

SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.





2. Remove the gearshift knob set screw and knob (Fig. 287).





3. Remove gearshift bezel (Fig. 288).





4. Remove center console assembly (Fig. 289).








5. Release interlock cable adjuster end by inserting pointed object into shift bracket to disengage lock (Fig. 290). Unsnap the shifter/ignition interlock cable adjuster end from the slot in the gearshift mechanism bracket and disconnect cable core from shifter assembly (Fig. 291).





6. Remove fuse panel cover from left end of instrument panel. Remove screw holding end of instrument panel top cover (Fig. 292).
7. Remove lower knee bolster screws and knee bolster.





8. Remove steering column lower shroud (Fig. 293).
9. Tilt wheel to full down position and remove upper steering column shroud.
10. Disconnect interlock solenoid connector.
11. Disconnect nylon cable retainer from lower column mounting stud.








12. Place the ignition key in the ON/RUN position (Fig. 294). Grasp the interlock cable clip and connector. Remove the cable from the interlock housing (Fig. 295).

13. 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. 294).





3. Install the interlock cable into the interlock housing at the steering column (Fig. 296). Verify the cable snaps into the housing.
4. Install nylon cable retainer to lower column mounting stud.
5. Connect BTSI 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. 291).
7. Insert interlock cable adjuster end into bracket and snap into place (Fig. 291).

NOTE: The Interlock Cable MUST be adjusted.

8. Install center console assembly (Fig. 289).
9. Install gearshift bezel (Fig. 287).
10. Install the gearshift knob and tighten set screw (Fig. 287) to 2 Nm (20 inch lbs.).
11. Tilt wheel to full down position and install upper steering column shroud.
12. Install steering column lower shroud (Fig. 293).
13. Install lower knee bolster screws and knee bolster.
14. Install fuse panel cover (Fig. 292).
15. Connect the battery negative cable.