Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

Locking cable, removing and installing, 09G, 6 Spd. A/T

Removing
- Check whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain anti-theft coding.
- Move selector lever to position "P".
- With ignition switched off disconnect battery.
- Remove driver's airbag unit and steering wheel
- Remove trim on left under instrument panel
- Remove steering column trim





- Remove bolts - 1 - from height and reach adjustment handle - 2 -.
- Turn ignition key to "ignition on" position.





- Pull out clip - 2 - for locking cable - 3 -.
- Pull locking cable out of steering lock - 1 -.
- Remove selector lever handle.
- Remove center console.





- Remove bolt on locking cable support mounting - arrow A -.
- Carefully pull locking cable out of selector mechanism - arrow B - and unhook from locking lever - arrow C -.
- Pull locking cable out of instrument panel.

Installing

Note: Do not kink the locking cable. Adjust the locking cable after installation.





Installation position of locking cable
1 - Footwell vent
2 - Instrument panel support
3 - Heater unit
- Move pull rod upward and shift selector lever to position "P" with pull rod still held up.





- Pull locking cable slightly out of cable casing and hook into locking lever - arrow C -.
- Hook locking cable support mounting into gear lever bracket - arrow B -.
- Insert locking cable into steering column lock. Flattened side of cable faces downward.





- Install clip - 2 - for locking cable - 3 -.
- Installation position:
- Install clip from above. Angled ends of clip face steering column lock.
- Ensure that clip is correctly located.
- Adjust locking cable Locking cable, adjusting.
- Check function of ignition key removal lock.
- Install center console.
- Install selector lever handle.
- Install trim on left under instrument panel.
- Install steering column trim.





- Install bolts - 1 - from steering column - 2 - height and reach adjustment handle.
- Install airbag unit and steering wheel.
- Connect battery Ground strap.
- Enter radio code.
- Initialize power windows, set correct time on clock.