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Installation Procedure

  1. Route the interlock cable under the carpet to the manual selector and under the instrument panel to the ignition switch.
  2. Place the manual selector lever in the NEUTRAL position.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
  4. Install the interlock cable end to the ignition switch (1).
  5. Secure the interlock cable end with the bracket retaining screw.
  6. Adjust and tighten the screw in order to get the correct tension.
  7. Install the steering column upper cover and the steering column lower cover to the steering column.
  8. Secure the covers to the steering column with the screws.
  9. Install the interlock cable end.
  10. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: After tightening the interlock cable nut, make sure that the ignition switch can be turned from ACC to LOCK and the key can be removed from the ignition with the manual selector lever shifted to the PARK position. Also verify that with the manual selector lever in any position other than PARK, the ignition switch CANNOT be turned from ACC to LOCK.
  11. Tighten the interlock cable nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 13 N.m (115 lb ft).

  12. Fig 1: View Of Interlock Cable & Bracket Retaining Screw
    GM487607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the console box to the floor.
  14. Secure the console box with 2 plastic retaining clips (2,5) and 4 screws (1,6,3,4).
  15. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  16. Fig 2: Identifying Console Components
    GM480250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.