Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Key Inter Lock Device Installation Instructions
It is expected that the ignition key may not be removed from the key cylinder due to mis-assembly of the key inter lock cable.
To prevent above problem, keep the following installation instructions for key inter lock cable when servicing.
- Assembly of key inter lock cable and ignition lock
- Ignition lock is in the state assembled with the steering column.
Set the ignition lock to the lock position.
- Assemble the key inter lock cable and the ignition lock with the set screw.
- Ignition lock is in the state assembled with the steering column.
- Assembly of key inter lock cable and shift lever.
- Set the shift lever to parking position.
- After setting the key inter lock cable as shown in Fig 1 , temporarily assemble the key inter lock cable with a M8 nut enough to move the key inter lock cable plate by its spring force.
- Holding the cable and the key inter lock cable plate, push them into the direction of "F" so as not to create any bending or slack on the "B" point of the key inter lock cable.NOTE: Do not pull the cable in the direction of "X" holding the cable to remove the slack.
This may cause key not to remove from the key cylinder. - Tighten the key inter lock cable installed temporarily firmly with a M8 nut.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
