Shift Interlock: Service and Repair

A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING
^ When removing and installing the shift lock cable unit and key interlock cable, be careful not to hit the SRS-ECU.
^ when removing and installing the front passenger sat, be sure to carry out accuracy check occupant classification sensor after the seat has been installed in the vehicle.

Pe-removal Operation & Post-installation Operation:

Key Interlock Cable Removal Steps 1-7:

Shift Lock Cable Unit Removal Steps 8-11:

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> SHIFT LOCK CABLE UNIT REMOVAL

Remove the shift lock cable from the vehicle as follows.
1. Remove the shift lock cable unit from the brake pedal bracket.
2. Bind up the cap of shift lock cable unit with a string.

CAUTION: Bind up it securely so that the string will not loosen.

3. Wind a plastic tape around the string bound to the shift lock cable unit.
4. To remove the shift lock cable unit pull it slowly and thread the string behind the heater unit.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< SHIFT LOCK CABLE UNIT INSTALLATION

1. Selector lever to P position.
2. Turn the ignition key to LOCK (OFF) position.
3. Install the rod of the shift lock cable unit to the lock cam, push the lever in direction A, push the shift lock cable unit in direction B and tighten the fixing bolt at the standard torque.
Tightening torque: 5.0 ± 1.0 Nm (44 ± 9 inch lbs.)
4. Check the selector lever operation.

>>B<< SHIFT LOCK CABLE UNIT (BRAKE PEDAL SIDE) INSTALLATION

CAUTION: When threading the shift lock cable unit behind the heater unit, wind a plastic tape around it up to the arrow as shown so that the shift lock cable unit will not be bent.

1. Bind up the cap of new shift lock cable unit with the string threaded behind the heater unit when removing and wind a plastic tape around it.
2. Pull the string slowly and thread the shift lock cable unit behind the heater unit.
3. Remove the string and the plastic tape from the shift lock cable unit, and then install the shift lock cable unit to the brake pedal bracket.

INSPECTION
Check the cable assembly for proper operation and for damage.