Interlock Cable And Lock Unit Installation Note

Verify that the ignition switch is at ACC position, and shift the selector lever to P position.
Press the lock unit onto the brake pedal stopper bracket.
From this position, slide the lock unit to fix the lock unit hook into the bracket hole securely as shown in the illustration.

Fig 1: Identifying Bracket & Lock Unit
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Install the interlock cable to the key cylinder.
Slide the outer casing to the key cylinder. Verify that the outer casing hook is secured in the cylinder hole.
Insert the clip over the convex part of the outer casing.
CAUTION: Allowing the interlock cable to become bent or twisted during installation can affect the lock unit operation.

Fig 2: Locating Casing Clip
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Install the interlock cable end onto the cam pin on the selector lever.

Fig 3: Installing Interlock Cable
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Fit the interlock cable in the U-groove in the selector lever base plate, and install the clip.

Fig 4: Identifying U-Groove In Selector Base
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NOTE: Steps 9 - 12 are for the interlock cable replacement only.

CAUTION: Applying load to the interlock cable while pressing the lock piece in can affect the lock unit operation.
Press the interlock cable lock piece in until it is locked.

Fig 5: Identifying Locked & Unlock Positions
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Screw the brake switch into the slider pin of the lock unit as far as possible.

Fig 6: Identifying Brake Switch & Slider Pin Assembly
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From this position, turn the brake switch counterclockwise about 90 degrees , then tighten the lock nut.
Tightening Torque

13.8-17.6 N.m {140-180 kgf.cm, 122-156 in. lbf}

Fig 7: Turning Brake Switch 90 Degrees
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Remove the lock unit pin in the order shown in the illustration.

Fig 8: Identifying Lock Unit Pin
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