Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock Cable

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Gearshift Knob

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1 - SHIFTER KNOB

2 - SET SCREW

Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Loosen set screw (2) and remove knob (1) from shifter handle. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Center Console - Typical
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1 - CENTER CONSOLE
Remove the center console assembly (1). See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Shifter Bezel
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1 - BEZEL

2 - SCREW (4)
Remove shifter bezel (1). See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Identifying Interlock Cable At Shifter Assembly
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1 - INTERLOCK CABLE

2 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the shifter/ignition interlock cable (1) from the shifter lever and bracket (2). Remove the cable core end from the plastic cam of the shifter mechanism and release cable from shifter bracket. See Fig 4.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Steering Column Lower Cover
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1 - LOWER COVER
Remove the steering column lower cover (1). See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Steering Column Shrouds
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1 - UPPER SHROUD

2 - LOWER SHROUD

Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds (1,2). See Fig 6.

Fig 7: Locating Interlock Cable At Steering Column

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1 - IGNITION SWITCH

2 - CLIP

3 - INTERLOCK CABLE

4 - BTSI SOLENOID

Disconnect the Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) solenoid connector from the interlock cable (3). See Fig 7.

Fig 8: View Of Ignition Key/Switch Positions

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1 - ACC

2 - LOCK

3 - OFF

4 - ON/RUN

5 - START

Rotate the ignition key to the "OFF" (3) or "ON/RUN" (4) position. See Fig 8.

Fig 9: Locating Interlock Cable & Connector
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1 - IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER

2 - INTERLOCK CABLE
Squeeze the interlock cable locking tab (2). See Fig 9. Remove the cable from the interlock housing.
Release cable from retaining clips and remove through opening under steering column.