Shift Lever Assembly: Installation
- Install shifter assembly onto steering column tilt housing. Install and tighten shifter assembly-to-steering column tilt housing screws.
- Install shift cable onto cable attaching pin on shifter assembly. See Fig 1
. Lock shift cable adjuster.
- Align flat inner section of brake transmission interlock solenoid with flat section on shifter mounting stud. Slide solenoid completely onto shifter mounting stud, aligning solenoid housing plastic guide with flange on shifter mechanism bracket. Install retainer clip into slot of shifter mounting stud until retainer clip snaps into place. Ensure solenoid is locked into place. Connect wiring harness connector onto brake transmission interlock solenoid.
- Install NEW interlock cassette cable onto interlock lever of shifter assembly. See Figure
. With shifter lever in Park, and ignition key removed from switch, install NEW interlock cassette into steering column. Ensure interlock cassette tab is securely latched.
- Adjust interlock cassette. See LOCK CYLINDER & SHIFT INTERLOCK CASSETTE
under ADJUSTMENTS. Install upper and lower shroud onto steering column. Install tilt lever.
- Install lower instrument panel cover. Install screws securing lower instrument panel cover to instrument panel, behind fuse panel cover. Install fuse panel cover onto left end of instrument panel. Ensure shift lever operates smoothly without binding. Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
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Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.