Shift Mechanism - Chrysler 2004 Concorde Service Manual

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SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM (Continued)
If the circuit passes the above test and the shift
lever can still be moved freely in and out of PARK
without the brake pedal depressed, replace the BTSI
solenoid.

SHIFT MECHANISM

REMOVAL
(1) Remove shifter handle and console bezel.
(2) If equipped with Autostick, disconnect the
Autostick switch connector.
(3) Loosen adjuster nut on shifter adjuster (Fig.
375).
Fig. 375 Shift Cable Adjust Lever Nut
1 - CONSOLE
2 - ACCESS HOLE
3 - SHIFTER HANDLE
(4) Disconnect shifter cable from shift pin (Fig.
376)and disconnect cable from shifter assembly
bracket.
(5) Disconnect interlock cable from shifter base
slot (Fig. 377). Be careful not to break tab on inter-
lock cable conduit end fitting.
(6) Remove the five floor pan attaching nuts from
the shifter base and shift cable bracket (Fig. 378).
(7) Remove shifter assembly from vehicle (Fig.
378).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install shifter assembly (Fig. 378).
(2) Install five shifter/cable bracket to floor pan
nuts and tighten to 31 N·m (23 ft. lbs.).
(3) Make sure shift lever and transaxle are in
"Park."
CAUTION: Park sprag must be engaged when
adjusting linkage. Rock vehicle back and forth to
ensure that park sprag is fully engaged.
Fig. 376 Floor Gearshift Cable Removal/Installation
1 - CUP
2 - CABLE
3 - CONDUIT BRACKET
4 - PIN
Fig. 377 Interlock Cable Removal/Installation
1 - LOCKING CLIP
2 - INTERLOCK CABLE
3 - BRACKET
4 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
(4) With the ignition in the lock position, attach
shift cable eyelet to shift pin (Fig. 376).
(5) Install shift cable to shifter assembly bracket
(Fig. 376).
(6) Slip interlock cable core wire into interlock
adjustment lever groove (Fig. 377). Make sure the
interlock cable slug is seated in the groove.
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