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Park/Lock Cable

NOTE: Park/lock system will not allow gearshift to move from Park unless ignition is turned on. It also prevents ignition key removal unless gearshift is in Park.
  1. Park/lock (interlock) cable is adjusted at bracket, located near gearshift. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove ashtray and lower console. Remove left switch panel, cigarette lighter panel and hood release handle.
  2. Remove knee bolster and steering column trim panels. Ensure gearshift is in Park and ignition switch is in LOCK position.
  3. Turn eye end (manual selector end) of park/lock cable clockwise until it reaches end face of park/lock cable threads. Turn eye end counterclockwise 1/2 to one turn.
  4. Turn park/lock cable adjusting nuts so amount of cable length at ignition switch is 2.697" (68.50 mm). See Fig 1 . To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure.
Fig 1: Adjusting Park/Lock Cable
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