Chrysler Concorde 1993 Service Manual page 279

Fig. 14 Interlock Cable at Ignition Switch
(3) Slide the steering column end of the interlock
cable into the lock cylinder housing until it snaps
into place (Fig. 14).
(4) Turn the ignition key to the Off/Lock position
(5) Put the shifter in the PARK position.
(6) Slide the interlock cable core wire into the
groove on the adjustment lever. Ensure the cable end
seats in the groove (Fig. 13).
(7) Slip the cable into the housing until it snaps
into place.
(8) Ensure the shift lever remains in PARK. Re-
move the ignition key from the lock cylinder (switch
in OFF position).
When the adjustment nut on the interlock lever is
loosened, the cable indexes itself to the correct posi-
tion (Fig. 15).
(9) Loosen the adjustment nut. Allow the cable to
adjust itself to the correct position. Tighten the ad-
justment nut.
Fig. 15 Interlock Cable at Floor Shifter
(10) Inspect the interlock cable:
• With the lock cylinder in the OFF (lock) position
and ignition key removed, the cable core wire should
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not move when pulled. If the cable core wire moves, the
cable is improperly installed or kinked.
• With the ignition key in the RUN position, the cable
core wire should slide freely when pulled. Also, the
cable should return to the bottomed out position when
released. If the cable core wire does not move in the
RUN position, the cable is improperly installed or
kinked.
(11) Check the interlock adjustment:
• With the ignition key in the OFF (lock) position, the
shifter should be locked in the PARK position. If not,
repeat the adjustment procedure.
• Without starting the engine,place the ignition
switch in the run position. Move the shifter to the
reverse position. You should be unable to remove the
ignition key from the lock cylinder. If you can remove
the key at this point, repeat the adjustment procedure.
• Place the shifter in the PARK position. Turn the
ignition key to the OFF (lock) position. You should be
able to remove the ignition key from the lock cylinder.
If not, repeat the adjustment procedure.
(12) Install the bezel on the shifter console.
(13) Install shifter handle.
(14) Install the lower kick panel.
(15) Install tilt lever
(16) Install upper and lower covers from the steering
column.
FLOOR SHIFT INTERLOCK ADJUSTMENT
(1) Remove the shifter handle.
(2) Remove the console bezel.
(3) Loosen the adjustment nut on the interlock lever
(Fig. 15).
(4) Move ignition key to the RUN position.
(5) Remove the interlock cable from the shifter hous-
ing (Fig. 13). Slide the cable out of the groove in the
interlock lever.
(6) Inspect the interlock cable:
• With the lock cylinder in OFF (lock) position and the
ignition key removed, the cable core wire should not
move when pulled. If the cable core wire moves, the
cable is improperly installed or kinked.
• With the ignition key in the RUN position, the cable
core wire should slide freely when pulled. Also, the
cable should return to the bottomed out position when
released. If the cable core wire does not move in the
RUN position, the cable is improperly installed or
kinked.
(7) Put the shifter in the PARK position.
(8) Slide the interlock cable core wire into the groove
on the adjustment lever. Ensure the cable end seats in
the groove.
(9) Slip the cable into the housing until it snaps in
place.
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