2001 Chevrolet MetroFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Shift Interlock Cable: Installation

  1. Install the shift interlock cable (1). Route the cable to the ignition switch. With the ignition key in the ACC position, connect the cable to the steering lock and tighten the screw. See Figure and Fig 1 .
  2. Install the upper steering column cover and the lower steering column cover. Secure the covers with the 5 screws. See appropriate STEERING COLUMNS article in STEERING. Fit and position the front carpet. Secure the carpet with front carpet retainers.
  3. With the lock cover manually moved forward, place the gearshift lever in the NEUTRAL position. Fix the key release cam by inserting the lock pin (4) into the holes of the cam and the solenoid bracket. See Figure .
  4. Connect the cable end to the release cam, with the cable bracket pushed in the direction of the arrow by spring force. See Fig 2 . Tighten the cable bracket bolt to 115 INCH lbs. (13 N.m).
  5. Install the shift indicator cover. See Figure . Install the shift indicator cover illumination bulb to the cover. See Figure . Install the gearshift lever knob on the gearshift lever. Install the 2 screws.
  6. Remove the lock pin and turn the ignition switch to the ACC position. Place the gearshift lever in the PARK position. With the lock plate of the shift lock solenoid manually moved forward, check that the key release cam moves smoothly by operating the button of the gearshift lever. See Fig 2 .
  7. Place the gearshift lever in the PARK position, turn the key to the ACC position and then check for the following conditions:
    1. With the knob button released, the ignition key can be turned from ACC position to the LOCK position.
    2. With the knob button pressed, the ignition key cannot be turned from the ACC position to the LOCK position.
  8. Adjust the cable. See Figure . Install the rear console into the vehicle. Install the center console into the vehicle. Install the 6 screws into the console. See Figure . Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig 1: Shift Interlock Cable Routing
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