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Lock Cable Removing/Installing

LOCK CABLE, REMOVING/INSTALLING

Note
^ lock cable must not be kinked
^ after installing, adjust cable

REMOVING

- remove selector lever handle
- remove cover, cover strip, and program switch if so equipped
- loosen bolt for cable anchor, withdraw lock cable from lock lever and pull out of anchor
- remove trim from center console left side, in floor outlet see Repair Group 70

- remove trim from ignition switch
- remove lock cable from clip (arrow)
- press out lock cable clip from ignition switch and remove lock cable from cable head
- pull out lock cable

INSTALLING

CAUTION
During installation, be sure that cable:

^ is routed correctly
^ does not bend or kink




- lock cable, installed position




- routed cable at center console next to floor outlet, as shown




- position eye of lock cable 1 on lock lever a




- position lock cable in cable anchor, as shown

^ do not tighten bolt a for anchor until lock cable has been adjusted in installed position.

Note



There are two lock cable routing variations at the steering wheel:

a) vehicles with height-adjustable steering wheel - route cable in front of multi-pin connector

b) vehicles without height-adjustable steering wheel - route cable behind multi-pin connector




- attach lock cable clip to lock cable first
- press lock cable onto ball head
- push lock cable with clip attached, into ignition switch
- adjust lock cable in anchor at selector lever.
- install cover with gear selector scale
- install gearshift handle
- install ignition switch trim
- install trim for center console