Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1273

21 - 88 TRANSAXLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(9) 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 gear-
shift mechanism as shown in (Fig. 56).
(10) 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 re-used, 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.
(11) Connect battery negative cable and ver-
ify interlock system operation as follows:
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.
(12) Install shifter bezel (Fig. 55).
(13) Install center console assembly (Fig. 54).
(14) Install gearshift knob and tighten set screw to
2 N·m (17 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 53).
(15) Connect battery negative cable.
INTERLOCK MECHANISM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the steering column lower cover (Fig.
63).
(2) Remove the steering column upper and lower
shrouds (Fig. 64).
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".
Fig. 63 Steering Column Lower Cover
1 – LOWER COVER
Fig. 64 Steering Column Shrouds
1 – UPPER SHROUD
2 – LOWER SHROUD
(3) Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" or "ON/
RUN" position (Fig. 65).
(4) Grasp the interlock cable and connector firmly.
Remove the interlock cable (Fig. 66).
(5) Remove the two interlock mechanism-to-steer-
ing column attaching screws (Fig. 67). Remove the
interlock housing.
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