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Shift Interlock Cable: Installation

WARNING: 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 through hole in instrument panel below steering column and around to gear shifter assembly.
  2. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" or "ON/RUN" position. See Figure .
  3. Install the interlock cable into the interlock housing at the steering column. Verify the cable snaps into the housing and is fully seated. See Fig 1 .
  4. Return the ignition key to the "LOCK" position. See Figure .
  5. Connect the BTSI solenoid connector. See Figure .
  6. Install steering column upper and lower shrouds. See Figure .
  7. Install steering column lower cover. See Figure .
  8. Verify that shifter is in gated "PARK".
  9. Install the cable core end to the plastic cam of the shifter mechanism. Snap the shifter/ignition interlock cable end fitting into the groove in the gearshift mechanism. See Figure .
  10. Adjust interlock cable/system as follows: If interlock cable is being replaced, it will come with an adjustment pin. Remove the pin from the cable and allow the cable to "self-adjust". Lock cable adjustment by pressing down on the adjuster lock until bottomed at the cable housing. If interlock cable is being re-used, no pin will be provided. Pry up on cable adjuster lock to release and allow cable to "self-adjust". Lock cable adjustment by pressing down on the adjuster lock until bottomed at the cable housing.
  11. Connect battery negative cable and verify interlock system operation as follows:
    INTERLOCK SYSTEM OPERATION

    ACTION RESPONSE
    1- Turn key to the "OFF" position. 1- Shifter can be shifted out of park.
    2- Turn key to the "ON/RUN" position. 2- Shifter cannot be shifted out of park.
    3- Turn key to the "ON/RUN" position and depress the brake pedal. 3- Shifter can be shifted out of park.
    4- Leave shifter in any gear and try to return key to the "LOCK" or "ACC" position. 4- Key cannot be returned to the "LOCK" or "ACC" position.
    5- Return shifter to "PARK" and try to remove the key. 5- Key can be removed (after returning to "LOCK" position.)
    6- With the key removed, try to shift out of "PARK". 6- Shifter cannot be shifted out of "PARK".
  12. Install shifter bezel. See Figure .
  13. Install center console assembly. See Figure .
  14. Install gearshift knob and tighten set screw to 17 INCH Lbs. (2 N.m) torque. See Figure .
  15. Connect battery negative cable.
Fig 1: Installing Interlock Cable Into Interlock Housing
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