Chrysler 300M 2002 Service Manual page 1207

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STEERING COLUMN GEAR SHIFT LEVER (Continued)
Fig. 45 Solenoid Retainer Clip
1 - SOLENOID
2 - MOUNTING STUD
3 - RETAINER CLIP
Fig. 46 Shift Lever Assembly Attachment
1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
2 - CABLE
3 - INTERLOCK CASSETTE
4 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY ATTACHING SCREWS
5 - TILT HOUSING
NOTE: A new interlock cassette must be installed
when a new shift lever assembly is installed.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new shift lever assembly on tilt housing
of steering column. Install and securely tighten the 3
Torx head screws attaching shift lever assembly to
tilt housing.
(2) Install the gear shift cable onto the cable
attaching pin on shift lever assembly.
(3) Lock the gear shift cable adjuster.
(4) Install the brake transmission interlock sole-
noid on the shift lever mechanism. To do so, perform
the following:
(a) Align the flat inside the solenoid (Fig. 47)
with the flat on the shift lever mounting stud.
(b) Slide the solenoid completely onto the shift
lever mounting stud aligning the plastic guide
formed into the solenoid housing with the flange on
the shift lever mechanism bracket (Fig. 48).
(c) Install the retainer clip until it snaps into
place in the slot cut into the shift lever mounting
stud (Fig. 49).
(d) Verify the solenoid is locked in place and will
not slide off the mounting stud.
(e) Connect the wiring harness connector to the
solenoid.
Fig. 47 Flat Inside BTSI Solenoid
1 - GUIDES
2 - SOLENOID
3 - FLAT
Fig. 48 Guide And Flange Alignment
1 - BRACKET FLANGE
2 - GUIDE
LH