Chrysler Sebring 2004 Service Manual page 1482

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SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE (Continued)
(3) Install the interlock cable into the interlock
housing at the steering column (Fig. 285). Verify the
cable snaps into the housing.
Fig. 285 Interlock Cable At Housing
1 - IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER
2 - INTERLOCK CABLE
(4) Install nylon cable retainer to lower column
mounting stud.
(5) Connect BTSI solenoid connector.
(6) Insert interlock cable core wire into interlock
adjustment lever groove. Make sure the interlock
cable slug is seated in the groove (Fig. 280).
(7) Insert interlock cable adjuster end into bracket
and snap into place (Fig. 280).
NOTE: The Interlock Cable MUST be adjusted.
(Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTO-
MATIC - 41TE/SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE - ADJUST-
MENTS)
(8) Install center console assembly (Fig. 278).
(9) Install gearshift bezel (Fig. 276).
(10) Install the gearshift knob and tighten set
screw (Fig. 276) to 2 N·m (20 in.lbs.).
(11) Tilt wheel to full down position and install
upper steering column shroud.
(12) Install steering column lower shroud (Fig.
282).
(13) Install lower knee bolster screws and knee
bolster.
(14) Install fuse panel cover (Fig. 281).
(15) Connect the battery negative cable.
41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
ADJUSTMENTS
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK
CABLE VERIFICATION AND ADJUSTMENT
VERIFICATION
The following chart describes the normal operation
of the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) sys-
tem. If the "expected response" differs from the vehi-
cle's response, then system repair and/or adjustment
is necessary. Refer to the following chart that
expected shifter response, depending on ignition key/
switch (Fig. 286) and brake pedal positions.
Fig. 286 Ignition Key/Switch Positions
1 - ACC
2 - LOCK
3 - OFF
4 - ON/RUN
5 - START
ACTION
1. Turn key to the OFF
position.
2. Turn key to the
ON/RUN position.
3. Turn key to the
ON/RUN position and
depress the brake pedal.
4. Leave shifter in any
gear and try to return key
to the LOCK or ACC
position.
5. Return shifter to
PARK and try to remove
the key.
6. With the key removed,
try to shift out of PARK .
NOTE: Any failure to meet these expected
responses requires system adjustment or repair.
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EXPECTED RESPONSE
1. Shifter CAN be shifted
out of park.
2. Shifter CANNOT be
shifted out of park.
3. Shifter CAN be shifted
out of park.
4. Key cannot be
returned to the LOCK or
ACC position.
5. Key can be removed
(after returning to LOCK
position).
6. Shifter cannot be
shifted out of PARK .