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Shift Interlock Cable: Installation

CAUTION: When installing interlock cable assembly, care must be taken not bend exposed cable wire and slug at shifter end of cable.
  1. Route interlock cable through hole in instrument panel below steering column and around to gear shifter assembly.
  2. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" or "ON/RUN" position. See Figure.
  3. Install the interlock cable into the interlock housing at the steering column. Verify the cable snaps into the housing and is fully seated.
  4. Return the ignition key to the "LOCK" position. See Figure.
  5. Connect the BTSI solenoid connector. See Figure.
  6. Install cable into retaining clips. See Figure.
  7. Install steering column upper and lower shrouds. See Figure.
  8. Install steering column lower cover.
  9. Verify that shifter is in gated "PARK".
  10. Install the cable core end to the plastic cam of the shifter mechanism. Snap the shifter/ignition interlock cable end fitting into the groove in the gearshift mechanism. See Figure.
  11. Adjust interlock cable/system as follows: If interlock cable is being replaced, it will come with an adjustment pin. Remove the pin from the cable and allow the cable to "self adjust". Lock cable adjustment by pressing down on the adjuster lock until bottomed at the cable housing. If interlock cable is being reused, no pin will be provided. Pry up on cable adjuster lock to release and allow cable to "self adjust". Lock cable adjustment by pressing down on the adjuster lock Until bottomed at the cable housing.
  12. Connect battery negative cable and verify interlock system operation. See INTERLOCK SYSTEM OPERATION  table.
  13. Install shifter bezel. See Figure.
  14. Install center console assembly. See Figure.
  15. Install gearshift knob and tighten set screw to 15 INCH Lbs. (2 N.m).
INTERLOCK SYSTEM OPERATION

Action Expected Response
Turn key to the "OFF" position. Shifter CAN be shifted out of park.
Turn key to the "ON/RUN" position. Shifter CANNOT be shifted out of park.
Turn key to the "ON/RUN" position and depress the brake pedal. Shifter CAN be shifted out of park.
Leave shifter in any gear and try to return key to the "LOCK" or "ACC" position. Key cannot be removes (after returning to "LOCK" position).
Return shifter to "PARK" and try to remove the key. Key can be removed (after returning to "LOCK" position).
With the key removed, try to shift out of "PARK" Shifter cannot be shifted out of "PARK"
NOTE: Any failure to meet these expected responses requires system adjustment or repair.
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