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SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE (Continued)
(4) Return the ignition key to the "LOCK" position
(Fig. 283).
(5) Connect the BTSI solenoid connector (Fig. 282).
(6) Install
steering
shrouds (Fig. 281).
(7) Install steering column lower cover (Fig. 280).
(8) Verify that shifter is in gated "PARK".
(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. 279).
(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. 278).
(13) Install center console assembly (Fig. 277).
(14) Install gearshift knob and tighten set screw to
2 N·m (17 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 276).
(15) Connect battery negative cable.
column
upper
and
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 .
SHIFT INTERLOCK
MECHANISM
lower
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the steering column lower cover (Fig.
286) .
Fig. 286 Steering Column Lower Cover
1 - LOWER COVER
(2) Remove the steering column upper and lower
shrouds (Fig. 287) .
Fig. 287 Steering Column Shrouds
1 - UPPER SHROUD
2 - LOWER SHROUD
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