Shift Mechanism - Dodge Intrepid Service Manual

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SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM (Continued)
lamp switch. Repair the open or replace brake lamp
switch as necessary.
(7) Depress the brake pedal. The test light should
go out. If it does not, there is a short in the ground
circuit or brake lamp switch. Repair the short or
replace brake lamp switch as necessary.
(8) Reconnect the wire connector to the solenoid.
If the circuit passes the above test and the shift
lever can still be moved freely in and out of PARK
without the brake pedal depressed, replace the BTSI
solenoid.

SHIFT MECHANISM

REMOVAL
(1) Remove shifter handle and console bezel.
(2) If equipped with Autostick, disconnect the
Autostick switch connector.
(3) Loosen adjuster nut on shifter adjuster (Fig.
375).
Fig. 375 Shift Cable Adjust Lever Nut
1 - CONSOLE
2 - ACCESS HOLE
3 - SHIFTER HANDLE
(4) Disconnect shifter cable from shift pin (Fig.
376)and disconnect cable from shifter assembly
bracket.
(5) Disconnect interlock cable from shifter base
slot (Fig. 377). Be careful not to break tab on inter-
lock cable conduit end fitting.
Fig. 376 Floor Gearshift Cable Removal/Installation
1 - CUP
2 - CABLE
3 - CONDUIT BRACKET
4 - PIN
Fig. 377 Interlock Cable Removal/Installation
1 - LOCKING CLIP
2 - INTERLOCK CABLE
3 - BRACKET
4 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
LH