Park Interlock Cable: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lower the steering column.

With the ignition switch in the "RUN" position depress the park-interlock cable locking tab, located on top of the cable connector at the steering column and pull the cable straight out. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Park-Interlock Cable

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1 - IGNITION LOCK

2 - LOCK TAB

3 - CABLE END

Remove the park-interlock cable from steering column.
Remove the floor console and related trim. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL)

Disconnect the park-interlock cable from the shift lever assembly and remove the cable from the shifter assembly bracket. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Shift Cables At Shifter

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1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

2 - GEARSHIFT CABLE

3 - BTSI CABLE

Release the park-interlock cable from any remaining clips.
Remove park-interlock cable from the vehicle.