Shift Interlock Cable: Removal

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the gearshift knob set screw and knob (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Removing Gearshift Knob
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Remove gearshift bezel (Fig 2).

Fig 2: Removing Gearshift Bezel
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Remove center console assembly (Fig 3).

Fig 3: Removing Center Console Assembly
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Release interlock cable adjuster end by inserting pointed object into shift bracket to disengage lock (Fig 4). Unsnap the shifter/ignition interlock cable adjuster end from the slot in the gearshift mechanism bracket and disconnect cable core from shifter assembly (Fig 5).

Fig 4: Releasing Cable From Bracket At Retainer Lock
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Fig 5: Interlocking Cable At Floor Shifter Assembly
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Remove fuse panel cover from left end of instrument panel. Remove screw holding end of instrument panel top cover (Fig 6).

Fig 6: Identifying Instrument Panel Top
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Remove lower knee bolster screws and knee bolster.
Remove steering column lower shroud (Fig 7).

Fig 7: Steering Column Lower Shroud
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Tilt wheel to full down position and remove upper steering column shroud.
Disconnect interlock solenoid connector.
Disconnect nylon cable retainer from lower column mounting stud.
Place the ignition key in the ON/RUN position (Fig 8). Grasp the interlock cable clip and connector. Remove the cable from the interlock housing (Fig 9).

Fig 8: Identifying Ignition Key/Switch Positions
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Fig 9: Interlocking Cable and Connector
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Remove interlock cable from underside of instrument panel.