BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK MECHANISM
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM
1. Verify that the key can only be removed in the PARK position
2. When the shift lever is in PARK And the shift handle pushbutton is in the “OUT” position, the ignition key cylinder should rotate freely from OFF to LOCK. When the shifter is in any other gear or neutral position, the ignition key cylinder should not rotate to the LOCK position.
3. Shifting out of PARK should not be possible when the ignition key cylinder is in the OFF position.
4. Shifting out of PARK should not be possible while applying normal pushbutton force and ignition key cylinder is in the RUN or START positions unless the foot brake pedal is depressed approximately 1/2 inch (12mm).
5. Shifting out of PARK should not be possible when the ignition key cylinder is in the ACCESSORY or LOCK positions.
6. Shifting between any gears, NEUTRAL or into PARK may be done without depressing foot brake pedal with ignition switch in RUN or START positions.
REMOVAL
1. Remove lower steering column cover. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER - REMOVAL)
2. Remove lower steering column shroud.
3. Remove tie strap near the solenoid retaining the brake transmission interlock cable to the steering column.
4. Disengage wire connector from solenoid.
5. With the ignition removed or in the unlocked position, disengage lock tab holding cable end to steering column .
6. Pull cable end from steering column.
7. Remove the floor console and related trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CENTER CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
8. Disconnect the cable from the bellcrank .
9. Disconnect and remove the cable from the shift bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Route replacement cable behind instrument panel and under floor console area to shift mechanism.
2. Insert cable end into opening in steering column hub under ignition lock. Push cable inward until lock tab engages.
3. Insert the cable end into the shifter bellcrank.
4. Place gear selector in PARK.
5. Push the spring-loaded cable adjuster forward and snap cable into bracket.
6. Adjust the brake transmission shifter interlock cable.
7. Verify that the cable adjuster lock clamp is pushed downward to the locked position.
8. Test the park-lock cable operation.
9. Install the floor console and related trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CENTER CONSOLE - INSTALLATION)
10. Install tie strap to hold cable to base of steering column.
11. Install lower steering column shroud and ignition lock.
12. Install lower steering column cover. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLATION)