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Key Interlock Cable Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Shift select lever to "N" range and turn ignition key to "ACC" position.
  2. Connect inner end (5) of interlock cable to key interlock lever (4) (Ignition switch side).
  3. Install outer end bracket (3) of interlock cable to ignition switch assembly (1), and tighten screw (2) to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Interlock cable clamp screw (a): 2.2 N.m (0.22 kg-m, 1.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 1: Tightening Interlock Cable Clamp Screw
    G00797872Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Pass and connect interlock cable (1) as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Connecting Interlock Cable
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  5. For selector lever side Type-1
    1. Fix interlock cam (1) by inserting pin (4) with about 4 mm (0.15 in.) diameter into holes of cam (1) and lever plate (2).
    2. Install cable end to interlock cam (1) and stud bolt and after making sure that cable outer (3) is pushed in arrow direction B by leaf spring, tighten mounting nut to specified torque. Remove pin (4).

      Tightening torque 

      Interlock cable outer mounting nut (a): 13 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft) 

      Fig 3: Tightening Interlock Cable Outer Mounting Nut
      G00797874Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. For selector lever side Type-2
    1. With key release cam (2) set as shown in the figure, connect inner end (1) of interlock cable to key release cam.
      Fig 4: Identifying Cam And Inner End Of Interlock Cable
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    2. Move key release cam (1) so that it is set at such angle as shown in the figure and with special tool inserted in hole A, fix key release cam (1).

      Special tool 

      (A): 09925-78210 (6 mm) 

    3. With key release cam (1) fixed with special tool, install cable outer (2) to bracket and after making sure that cable outer is pushed in arrow direction B by leaf spring, tighten mounting nut to specified torque. Remove special tool.

      Tightening torque 

      Interlock cable outer mounting nut (a): 13 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft) 

      Fig 5: Tightening Interlock Cable Outer Mounting Nut
      G00797876Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Turn ignition key to "ACC" position and shift select lever to "N" range, and check for the followings.
    1. When select lever is shifted at "P" range with knob button depressed, ignition key can not be turned from "ACC" to "LOCK" position.
    2. When knob button is released, ignition key can be turned to "LOCK" position.
    3. When ignition key is at "LOCK" position, select lever can not be shifted from "P" to any other range.
  8. Install console box.
  9. Install steering column cover.
  10. Adjust steering column or tighten steering column bolts.
  11. Install steering column hole cover.
  12. If equipped with air bag system, enable air bag system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .