Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

Locking cable, removing and installing, 01M, 4 Spd. A/T

Removing





Installed position of locking cable
1 - Footwell vents
2 - Support/instrument panel
3 - Heater unit
- Obtain radio code on vehicles with coded radio.
- Disconnect battery ground strap.
- Pull locking cable clip upward off ignition switch. In addition, it may be necessary to
- Remove steering wheel, left trim under instrument panel, steering column trim and steering column adjustment handle to create more space.
- 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-.
- Press down sleeve on selector lever handle with two screwdrivers.
- Pull selector lever handle off upward.
- Remove center console and extension.
- Remove locking cable from locking lever.





- Press tabs of retaining clip together (arrows).
- Pull locking cable out of selector mechanism.

Installing
^ When installing ensure that the routing of the locking cable is correct go to Fig. N37-0665.
^ Locking cable must not be kinked.
^ Adjust locking cable after installing.

- Shift selector lever into P position.
- Press locking cable into support bracket on selector lever housing until lugs on retaining clip (arrows) spring outward.
- Attach locking cable in locking lever.
- Turn ignition key to ignition on position.
- Push locking cable into steering lock go to Fig. A37-0206.
- Push clip into locking cable.
- Ensure that clip is properly located.
- Adjust locking cable.