Key Interlock Cable Removal and Installation: Removal

1. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
2. If equipped with air bag system, disable air bag system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
3. Remove steering column hole cover.
4. Tilt steering column if steering column is adjustable. If no adjustable, loosen steering column bolts.
5. Remove steering column cover.
6. Remove interlock cable clamp screw (2) located at ignition switch assembly (1).
7. Remove disconnect interlock cable (3) inner end (ignition switch side [A]).
   Fig 1: Identifying Key Interlock Cable

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8. With console box removed, take out interlock cable by loosening lock nuts (3).
9. Detach cable end (1) from interlock cam (2) while pressing claws (5) of interlock cam boss (4). At this time, be careful not to cause damage to its claws (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Key Interlock Cable Components

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