Shift Interlock: Adjustments

1. Place parking brake in the up position.
2. Place gearshift in the Autostick position.
3. Remove gearshift set screw.
4. Using a trim stick, disengage gearshift bezel from lower console.
5. Disconnect bezel lamp connector.
6. Remove front console retaining screw.

Center Console:

7. Open console bin cover and remove console retaining screws.
8. Carefully remove console from vehicle.
9. Loosen the adjustment nut on the interlock lever.
10. Move ignition key to the RUN position.
11. Remove the interlock cable from the shifter housing. Slide the cable out of the groove in the interlock lever.
12. Inspect the interlock cable:
^ With the lock cylinder in OFF (Lock) position and the ignition key removed, the cable core wire should not move when pulled. If the cable core wire moves, the cable is improperly installed or kinked.
^ With the ignition key in the RUN position, the cable core wire should slide freely when pulled. Also, the cable should return to the bottomed out position when released. If the cable core wire does not move in the RUN position, the cable is improperly installed or kinked.
13. Put the shifter in the PARK position. Place the steering column in the full UP position.
14. Slide the interlock cable core wire into the groove on the adjustment lever. Ensure the cable end seats in the groove.
15. Slip the cable into the housing until it snaps in place.
16. Ensure the shift lever remains in PARK. Remove the ignition key from the lock cylinder (switch in OFF position).
17. When the locking clip on the interlock lever is loosened, the cable indexes itself to the correct position.
18. Loosen the locking clip. Allow the cable to adjust itself to the correct position. Push down on the locking clip to lock the cable in place.
19. Place the steering column tilt mechanism in the full DOWN position. Check the interlock adjustment:
^ With the ignition key in the LOCK position. the shifter should be locked in the PARK position. If not, re-adjust the interlock.
^ Without starting the engine, place the ignition switch in the RUN position. Move the shifter to the REVERSE position. You should not be able to remove the ignition key from the lock cylinder. If the key can be removed at this point, re-adjust the interlock.
^ Place the shifter in the PARK position. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position. You should be able to remove the ignition key from the lock cylinder. If not, re-adjust the interlock and tighten the adjustment nut.
20. Carefully install console to vehicle.
21. Install console retaining screws.
22. Install gearshift bezel and lamp connector.
23. Install gearshift handle and set screw.