Locking cable, removing and installing
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Removing
NOTE:
- The locking cable must not be bent or kinked.
- Shift selector lever to position "S".
CAUTION:
Follow steps required when disconnecting battery →
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- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Remove storage compartment on drivers side →
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- Remove steering column cover →
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- Remove A/C control console → 87 AIR CONDITIONING .
- Remove ashtray from center console →
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- Remove selector mechanism cover → Selector mechanism cover, removing and installing .
- Turn ignition key to "ignition on" position.
- Shift selector lever to position "P".
1 - Locking cable
- Lift up retaining clip - 2 - on locking device and pull locking rod - 1 - off starter switch.
- Lift up locking cable securing spring - 4 -. Pull locking cable support bracket - 5 - sideways off selector mechanism, then disengage locking cable eye.
Installing
1 - Locking cable
Installation is performed in reverse sequence. Note the following:
- Route locking cable behind instrument panel brace - arrow - without kinking.
- Turn ignition key to "ignition on" position.
- Insert locking cable - 1 - into starter switch.
- Check that locking device - 2 - engages.
- Turn starter switch to locked position (ignition off).
- Make sure that selector lever is in position "P".
- Hook eye of locking cable onto pin - 3 -.
- Lift up securing spring - 4 - slightly.
- Insert locking cable support bracket - 5 - into selector mechanism from the right. Push it in so that securing spring - 4 - engages.
- Adjust locking cable → Locking cable, adjusting .
- Install selector mechanism cover → Selector mechanism cover, removing and installing .
- Install ashtray in center console →
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- Install air conditioning operating unit → 87 AIR CONDITIONING .
- Install steering column cover →
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- Install storage compartment on drivers side →
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- Follow steps required after connecting battery →
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