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Shift Interlock Cable: Installation

Fig 1: Ignition Key/Switch Positions
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1 - ACC
2 - LOCK
3 - OFF
4 - ON/RUN
5 - START
CAUTION: When installing interlock cable assembly, care must be taken not to bend exposed cable wire and slug at shifter end of cable.
  1. Route interlock cable into lower dash panel and towards console as removed.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (4). See Fig 1.
    Fig 2: Interlock Cable At Housing
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    1 - IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER
    2 - INTERLOCK CABLE
  3. Install the interlock cable (2) into the interlock housing at the steering column. Verify the cable snaps into the housing. See Fig 2.
  4. Install nylon cable retainer to lower column mounting stud.
  5. Connect BTSI solenoid connector.
  6. Insert interlock cable core wire into interlock adjustment lever groove. Make sure the interlock cable slug is seated in the groove.
    Fig 3: Interlock Cable at Floor Shifter Assembly
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    1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
    2 - INTERLOCK CABLE
  7. Insert interlock cable adjuster end (2) into bracket and snap into place. See Fig 3.
    NOTE: The Interlock Cable MUST be adjusted. (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 41TE/SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE - ADJUSTMENTS) 
    Fig 4: Center Console Assembly
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    1 - CENTER CONSOLE
    2 - SCREW
    3 - PARK BRAKE HANDLE
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    -
  8. Install center console assembly (1). See Fig 4.
    Fig 5: Gearshift Bezel
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    1 - CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
    2 - GEARSHIFT BEZEL
    3 - LAMP CONNECTOR
  9. Install gearshift bezel (2). See Fig 5.
    Fig 6: Gearshift Knob
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    1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
    2 - SET SCREW
    3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
  10. Install the gearshift knob (1). See Fig 6and tighten set screw (2) to 2 N.m (20 in.lbs.).
    Fig 7: Steering Column Lower Shroud
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    1 - STEERING COLUMN LOWER SHROUD
    2 - IGNITION CYLINDER
  11. Tilt wheel to full down position and install upper steering column shroud.
  12. Install steering column lower shroud (1). See Fig 7.
    Fig 8: Knee Bolster Attaching Points
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    1 -KNEE BOLSTER
    2 - ATTACHING POINTS
  13. Install lower knee bolster screws and knee bolster. See Fig 8.
    Fig 9: Instrument Panel Top
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    1 - FUSE PANEL COVER
    2 - SCREW
  14. Install fuse panel cover (1). See Fig 9.
  15. Connect the battery negative cable.
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