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Key Interlock Cable Removal And Installation: Removal

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  1. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
  2. If equipped with air bag system, disable air bag system. Refer to DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM: ADVANCED AIR BAG or DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM: EXCEPT ADVANCED AIR BAG .
  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. Turn ignition switch to ACC position.
  7. Pull out key interlock cable (1) from key cylinder cover (2) while pressing checkhook with slotted screwdriver or the like.
    Fig 1: Identifying Key Interlock Cable
    G04808592Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
  9. Remove front console box.
  10. Detach cable end (1) from interlock cam (2) while pressing claws (3) of interlock cam boss.

    At this time, be careful not to cause damage to its claws.

    Detach cable casing cap (4) from selector bracket (5) while pressing checkhook.

  11. Remove interlock cable.
    Fig 2: Identifying Interlock Cam
    G04808593Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.