41TE Automatic Transaxle

41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Fig.304 Gearshift Knob:

(2) Remove the gearshift knob set screw (2) (Fig. 304) and knob (1).

Fig.305 Gearshift Bezel:

(3) Remove gearshift bezel (2) (Fig. 305).

Fig.306 Center Console Assembly:

(4) Remove center console assembly (1) (Fig. 306).

Fig.307 Release Cable From Bracket At Retainer Lock:

(5) Release interlock cable adjuster end by inserting pointed object into shift bracket to disengage lock (Fig. 307).

Fig.308 Interlock Cable At Floor Shifter Assembly:

(6) Unsnap the shifter/ignition interlock cable adjuster end from the slot in the gearshift mechanism bracket and disconnect cable core from shifter assembly (Fig. 308).

Fig.309 Instrument Panel Top:

(7) Remove fuse panel cover (1) (Fig. 309) from left end of instrument panel. Remove screw (2) holding end of instrument panel top cover.
(8) Remove lower knee bolster screws and knee bolster.

Fig.310 Steering Column Lower Shroud:

(9) Remove steering column lower shroud (1) (Fig. 310).
(10) Tilt wheel to full down position and remove upper steering column shroud.
(11) Disconnect interlock solenoid connector.
(12) Disconnect nylon cable retainer from lower column mounting stud.

Fig.311 Ignition Key/Switch Positions:

(13) Place the ignition key in the ON/RUN position (4) (Fig. 311).

Fig.312 Interlock Cable And Connector:

(14) Grasp the interlock cable clip and connector. Remove the cable (2) (Fig. 312) from the interlock housing.
(15) 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.

Fig.313 Ignition Key/Switch Positions:

(2) Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (4) (Fig. 313).

Fig.314 Interlock Cable At Housing:

(3) Install the interlock cable (2) (Fig. 314) into the interlock housing at the steering column. 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.315 Interlock Cable At Floor Shifter Assembly:

(7) Insert interlock cable adjuster end (2) (Fig. 315) into bracket and snap into place.

NOTE: The Interlock Cable MUST be adjusted.

Fig.316 Center Console Assembly:

(8) Install center console assembly (1) (Fig. 316).

Fig.317 Gearshift Bezel:

(9) Install gearshift bezel (2) (Fig. 317).

Fig.318 Gearshift Knob:

(10) Install the gearshift knob (1) (Fig. 318) and tighten set screw (2) to 2 Nm (20 inch lbs.).
(11) Tilt wheel to full down position and install upper steering column shroud.

Fig.319 Steering Column Lower Shroud:

(12) Install steering column lower shroud (1) (Fig. 319).

Fig.320 Knee Bolster Attaching Points:

(13) Install lower knee bolster screws and knee bolster (Fig. 320).

Fig.321 Instrument Panel Top:

(14) Install fuse panel cover (1) (Fig. 321).
(15) Connect the battery negative cable.