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 figure.
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.

Fig 1: Installing Interlock Cable And Lock Unit
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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: Inserting Clip Of Outer Casing
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Install the interlock cable end onto the cam pin on the selector lever.

Fig 3: Installing Interlock Cable End
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Fit the interlock cable in the U-groove in the selector lever base plate, and install the clip.
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.
Fig 4: Installing Clip
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Press the interlock cable lock piece in until it is locked.

Fig 5: Pressing Interlock Cable Lock
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Screw the brake switch into the slider pin of the lock unit as far as possible.
From this position, turn the brake switch counterclockwise about 90 degrees, then tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque

13.8-17.6 N.m (122-156 in.lbf)

Fig 6: Screwing Brake Switch Into Slider Pin
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Fig 7: Tightening Lock Nut
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Remove the lock unit pin in the order shown in the figure.

Fig 8: Removing Lock Unit Pin
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