Removal and Installation

Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
Remove the shift lever while in the DRIVE position.
Remove the two insert plate screws.
- Remove the brake switch interlock actuator interrupt switch bracket.
- Position the PARK detection switch aside.
Fig 1: Removing Two Insert Plate Screws
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Carefully remove the brake switch interlock interrupt switch from the steering column housing.
Confirm the two retaining holes for the brake switch interlock interrupt switch are free of plastic material.
Remove the wire harness from the retaining clips.
Remove the two screws retaining the brake shift interlock actuator from the steering column housing.

Fig 2: Removing Two Screws Retaining Brake Shift Interlock Actuator From Steering Column Housing
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Rotate the brake shift interlock actuator rod to remove the blocker on the insert plate from the actuator.

Fig 3: Removing Blocker
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.