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Interlock Cable

NOTE: Numbers in text refer to numbers in figures.

Move selector lever (1) to "P" position (front stop of shifting gate).

Loosen screw (4). It must be possible to move cable (2) slightly in holder (3).

Move ignition key to "0" position and remove.

Press interlock locking pawl (5) downwards as far as it will go.

Tighten screw (4). See Fig 1 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .

Fig 1: Adjusting Interlock Cable
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To check adjustment of interlock, turn ignition key to "ignition" position and "0" position. Interlock locking pawl (1) must rest (3) on shift tower (2). If necessary, adjust interlock cable again. See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Checking Interlock Adjustment
G00390987Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.