Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

Key Interlock Cable Removal and Installation

NOTE:
Do not bend interlock cable excessively when removing and installing it, or system will not operate correctly.

Removal
1) Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
2) If equipped with air bag system, disable air bag system.
3) Remove steering column hole cover.
4) Tilt steering column if steering column is adjustable. If no adjustable, loosen steering column bolts.
5) Remove steering column cover.
6) Turn ignition switch to ACC position.
7) Pull out key interlock cable (1) from key cylinder cover (2) while pressing checkhook with slotted screwdriver or the like.





8) Turn ignition switch to LOCK position
9) Remove front console box.
10) Detach cable end (1) from interlock cam (2) while pressing claws (3) of interlock cam boss.
At this time, be careful not to cause damage to its claws. Detach cable casing cap (4) from selector bracket (5) while pressing checkhook.
11) Remove interlock cable.





Installation
1) Lay interlock cable to its original cabling route.
2) Turn ignition switch to "ACC" position.
3) Insert cable casing cap (1) into key cylinder cover (2) securely.





4) Pass and connect interlock cable as shown in the figure.








5) Pull out lock button (1) of selector side cable end (2).





6) Shift selector lever to "N" position.
7) Install cable casing cap (3) or selector bracket (4).
8) Connect cable end (1) to interlock cam (2) with ignition switch turned to "ACC" position.
9) Drive lock button (5) in cable end until it locks cable expansion and contraction.





10) Install steering column cover.
11) If the vehicle is equipped with air bag system, connect negative cable at battery and enable air bag system.