Floor Shift Interlock
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- Remove shifter handle and console bezel. On some models, the center console trim bezel may have to be removed before removing console bezel from around shifter. Loosen locking clip on interlock cable. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Remove interlock cable from shifter housing. Slide cable out of groove in interlock lever. See Fig 1 .
- Check cable inner wire with ignition switch in LOCK position. Cable inner wire should not move. Check cable inner wire with ignition switch in RUN position. Cable inner wire should move freely when pulled and return to bottomed out position when released. If cable inner wire does not work as specified, cable is improperly installed or kinked.
- Put shifter in Park. Put steering column in full up position. Slide interlock cable inner wire into groove in adjustment lever with end of cable seated in groove. Slip cable into housing until it snaps in place. Ensure shifter is in Park. Remove key from ignition. Loosen locking clip and allow cable to self-adjust to correct position. Push locking clip down to lock cable in place.
- Put steering column in full down position. Check interlock adjustment. With ignition switch in LOCK position, shifter should be locked in Park. With ignition switch in RUN position (engine off), move shifter to Reverse. Key should not be able to be removed. Put shifter in Park, turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Key should be able to be removed. If interlock does not operate as specified, readjust cable. Install shifter handle and console bezel.