Installation - Chrysler 300M Service Manual

LH
STEERING COLUMN GEAR SHIFT LEVER (Continued)

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. 55)
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. 56).
(c) Install the retainer clip until it snaps into
place in the slot cut into the shift lever mounting
stud (Fig. 57).
(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. 55 Flat Inside BTSI Solenoid
1 - GUIDES
2 - SOLENOID
3 - FLAT
(5) Install cable from the new ignition interlock
cassette onto the interlock lever of the shift lever
assembly (Fig. 54).
Fig. 56 Guide And Flange Alignment
1 - BRACKET FLANGE
2 - GUIDE
Fig. 57 Solenoid Retainer Clip Installation
1 - SOLENOID
2 - MOUNTING STUD
3 - RETAINER CLIP
(6) With the shift lever assembly in the PARK
position and ignition key extracted from ignition
switch, install the new interlock cassette into steer-
ing column. Be sure interlock cassette locking tab is
securely latched.
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