Shift Interlock Cable: Service and Repair

Replacing / adjusting the key lock cable

Removing the cable from the steering wheel lock cylinder





Remove:
- the panel under the dashboard on the driver's side.
- the lower steering wheel cover
- the cable sleeve mounting screw (A)
- the two screws (B) for the cover
- the cable

NOTE! The retaining clip for the cable may fall out. Do not lose it.

Removing the cable from the gear lever





- Remove the center console panel on the right-hand side.
- Select P position.
- Slide the cable backward away from the steering wheel (B).
- Remove the cable from the lever (C).
- Slide the adjuster unit together with the cable and the cable sleeve out of the bracket (A).

Removing the cable





Remove:

Right-hand drive cars (1). Remove:
- the clips from the steering column transfer plate
- the cable carefully from the car.

Left-hand drive cars (2). Remove:
- the clip from the air duct
- the cable carefully from the car.

Installing the cable on the gear lever





- Select P position.
- Route the cable over the steering shaft to the gear lever.
- Install the cable in the gear lever (A).
- Slide the adjuster unit together with the cable and the cable sleeve into the bracket (B).

Right-hand drive cars (1). Install
- the cable and clips on the steering shaft transfer plate (C).

Left-hand drive cars (2). Install:
- the cable and clip on the air duct.

Installing the cable on the steering wheel lock cylinder





Install:
- retaining clip (A).
- the cable (B) in the retaining clip (A).
- the cover (C) (two screws).

NOTE! Turn the ignition key to position 1 if necessary.

Install and secure the cable sleeve with the screw (D).

Checking and adjusting the cable in the center console





- Select P position. The system is locked when P position is selected. It should not be possible to move the gear selector to another position.

Turn the ignition to position 2. Depress the brake pedal or press the SHIFT LOCK OVERRIDE button.

- Press the SHIFT LOCK OVERRIDE button (A).
- It should now be possible to move the gear selector. Adjust the cable sleeve (B) if the gear selector cannot be moved.