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.
- Route interlock cable through hole in instrument panel below steering column and around to gear shifter assembly.
- Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" or "ON/RUN" position. See Figure .
- 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 .
- Return the ignition key to the "LOCK" position. See Figure .
- Connect the BTSI solenoid connector. See Figure .
- Install steering column upper and lower shrouds. See Figure .
- Install steering column lower cover. See Figure .
- Verify that shifter is in gated "PARK".
- 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 .
- 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.
- 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". - Install shifter bezel. See Figure .
- Install center console assembly. See Figure .
- Install gearshift knob and tighten set screw to 17 INCH Lbs. (2 N.m) torque. See Figure .
- Connect battery negative cable.