Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the console.

Shifter Assembly:

2. Remove the interlock cable to shifter retaining screw and remove the cable from the shifter interlock cam.
3. Remove the LH lower instrument panel trim. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
4. Remove the steering column retaining nuts and lower the column to the floor.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the solenoid.
6. Remove the two interlock cable retaining screws from the steering column.
7. Remove the solenoid from the solenoid retainer bracket.
8. Pull the cable out from under the instrument panel and unhook it from the retaining bracket.
9. Roll back the carpeting and slide the cable out.

INSTALLATION
1. Route the cable under the carpeting. Position the cable under the A/C plenum bracket and under the accelerator pedal.
2. Connect the cable to the shifter interlock cam and install the retaining screw at the shifter.
3. Install the solenoid into the retainer bracket.
4. Install the cable to the steering column. Install the two retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 1.5-2.0 Nm (13-18 in lb).
5. Connect the electrical connector to the solenoid.
6. Position the column to the support bracket and install the retaining nuts. Tighten the retaining nuts to 20 Nm (15 ft lb).
7. Install the column shroud and the instrument panel trim panel.
8. Check for the proper interlock operation. The ignition key should be removable only with the shifter in PARK. The shifter should be locked in the PARK position with the key removed.