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Shift Interlock Cable: Removal

Fig 1: Gearshift Knob
GC0031287Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - GEARSHIFT KNOB
2 - SET SCREW
3 - GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the gearshift knob set screw (2) and knob (1). See Fig 1.
    Fig 2: Gearshift Bezel
    GC0031286Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
    2 - GEARSHIFT BEZEL
    3 - LAMP CONNECTOR
  3. Remove gearshift bezel (2). See Fig 2.
    Fig 3: Center Console Assembly
    GC0031282Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - CENTER CONSOLE
    2 - SCREW
    3 - PARK BRAKE HANDLE
    -
    -
  4. Remove center console assembly (1). See Fig 3.
    Fig 4: Release Cable from Bracket at Retainer Lock
    GC0031297Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - RELEASE CABLE HERE
  5. Release interlock cable adjuster end by inserting pointed object into shift bracket to disengage lock. See Fig 4.
    Fig 5: Interlock Cable at Floor Shifter Assembly
    GC0031298Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
    2 - INTERLOCK CABLE
  6. Unsnap the shifter/ignition interlock cable adjuster end from the slot in the gearshift mechanism bracket and disconnect cable core from shifter assembly. See Fig 5.
    Fig 6: Instrument Panel Top
    GC0031301Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - FUSE PANEL COVER
    2 - SCREW
  7. Remove fuse panel cover (1) from left end of instrument panel. Remove screw (2)holding end of instrument panel top cover. See Fig 6.
  8. Remove lower knee bolster screws and knee bolster.
    Fig 7: Steering Column Lower Shroud
    GC0031306Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - STEERING COLUMN LOWER SHROUD
    2 - IGNITION CYLINDER
  9. Remove steering column lower shroud (1). See Fig 7.
  10. Tilt wheel to full down position and remove upper steering column shroud.
  11. Disconnect interlock solenoid connector.
  12. Disconnect nylon cable retainer from lower column mounting stud.
    Fig 8: Ignition Key/Switch Positions
    GC0020687Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ACC
    2 - LOCK
    3 - OFF
    4 - ON/RUN
    5 - START
  13. Place the ignition key in the ON/RUN position (4). See Fig 8.
    Fig 9: Interlock Cable and Connector
    GC0031308Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER
    2 - INTERLOCK CABLE
  14. Grasp the interlock cable clip and connector. Remove the cable (2) from the interlock housing. See Fig 9.
  15. Remove interlock cable from underside of instrument panel.
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