Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

KEY INTERLOCK CABLE


Removal and Installation


COMPONENTS











REMOVAL
Refer to the figure for key interlock cable removal procedure.

CAUTION:
Make sure that parking brake is applied before removal/installation.
1. Place the shift selector in the "N" position.
2. Remove the shift selector handle. CVT Shift Control System.
3. Remove the IP center assembly. Component Parts.





4. Slide the slider (A) toward the casing cap (B) while pressing tabs
(C) on the slider to separate the slider (A) from the adjust holder
(D).
5. Remove the casing cap (B) from the cable bracket on the CVT shift selector assembly.
6. Remove the key interlock cable from the key interlock rod (E).





7. Remove steering column cover (upper and lower) and instrument lower finisher. Component Parts.
8. Pull out the lock plate (A) from the holder (B).
9. Remove the key interlock cable (1) from the key cylinder (2).
10. Remove the clip and then remove the key interlock cable from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Install key interlock cable in such a way that it will not be damaged by sharp bends, twists or interference with adjacent parts.
- After installing key interlock cable to CVT shift selector assembly, make sure that casing cap and bracket are firmly secured in their positions.
1. Place the shift selector in the "P" position.
2. Turn ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON" position.





3. Set the key interlock cable (1) to the key cylinder (2).
4. Install the lock plate (A) to the holder (B).
5. Turn ignition switch to "LOCK" position.





6. Temporarily install the adjust holder (A) to the key interlock rod
(B).
7. Install the casing cap (C) to the cable bracket (D) on the CVT shift selector assembly.

CAUTION:
- Do not bend or twist key interlock cable excessively when installing.
- After installing key interlock cable to cable bracket (D) on
CVT shift selector assembly, make sure casing caps (C) is firmly secured in cable bracket (D) on CVT shift selector assembly.
- If casing cap (C) is loose [less than 39.2 N (4.0 kg, 8.8 lb) removing force], replace key interlock cable.
8. Install shift handle in "P" position.





9. Pull the adjust holder (C) all the way to the left on the key interlock rod (B). Move the slider (A) toward the key interlock rod (B) and lock it.

CAUTION:
- Do not press tabs when holding slider (A).
- Do not apply any force to key interlock rod (B) when sliding slider (A).
10. Secure the key interlock cable with the clip.
11. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
12. Check shift lock system. CVT Shift Lock System.