Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

Locking cable, removing and installing, 09A, 5 Spd. A/T

Removing





Installation position of locking cable
1 - Footwell vents
2 - Support/instrument panel
3 - Heater unit
- Check whether a coded radio is fitted. If so, obtain anti-theft coding.
- Switch ignition off and disconnect battery Ground strap.
- Remove driver's airbag and steering wheel.
- Remove left trim under instrument panel.
- Remove steering column trim.
- Remove handle for steering column height and reach adjustment.
- Turn ignition key to ignition on position.
- Shift selector lever into P position.





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





- Unscrew bolt (arrow -A-) from locking cable support bracket.
- Remove locking cable from selector mechanism and locking lever (arrow -B-).
- Pull locking cable out of instrument panel.

Installing

Note:
^ The locking cable must not be kinked.
^ Adjust the locking cable after installing.





- Guide cable in between heater -3- and footwell vent -1- behind support/instrument panel -2-.
- Shift selector lever into "P" position.





- Pull out cable slightly from cable sheath and engage in locking lever (arrow -B-).
- Engage cable support bracket in selector lever bracket.
- Insert locking cable into steering lock go to Fig. N37-0773.
Flattened side of locking cable faces downward during insertion.





- Press on clip -2- of locking cable -3-.

Installation position:
Push on clip from above. Angled ends of clip face steering lock.
- Ensure that clip is properly located.
- Adjust locking cable.
- Check operation of ignition key withdrawal lock.
- Install central console.
- Install selector lever handle.
- Install left-hand trim under instrument panel.
- Install steering column trim.
- Install handle for steering column height and reach adjustment.
- Install steering wheel and air bag.
- Reconnect Ground strap to battery.
- Enter radio code.