Interlock Cable

NOTE: Numbers in text refer to numbers in figures.

Remove center console. See CENTER CONSOLE .

Move selector lever to park position "P". Turn ignition key to "zero" position and remove.

Slacken bolt (1). It must be possible to move cable (2) slightly in bracket (3).

Press interlock lever (4) down into limit position. Tighten bolt. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Adjusting Interlock Cable

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To check interlock adjustment:

Ignition key removed or in "0" position. Selector lever must not move from "P" position.
Turn ignition key to "ignition" position. It must be possible to select all selector lever positions.
Select all selector lever positions except "P". In none of these positions should it be possible to turn ignition key back to the "0" position and remove.
Move selector lever to position "P". It must be possible to turn the ignition key back and remove it. If necessary, readjust interlock cable.