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Ignition Interlock Cable

NOTE: DO NOT kink control cable. If control cable is kinked, gear selector may not move.
  1. Remove center console cover. Disconnect negative battery cable and wait 30 seconds. Disconnect voltage supply connector for air bag. Voltage supply connector is located behind center console side trim on Cabriolet. Using Torx wrench, remove air bag retaining screws from rear side of steering wheel.
  2. Remove air bag. Remove steering wheel. Remove dash panel. Place gear selector in Neutral position. Remove cable housing mounting screws at gear selector console. Remove cover from top of ignition switch. Remove spring clip holding cable housing to ignition assembly. Lift and tilt cable housing upward.
  3. Rotate control cable 1/4 turn until control cable unhooks from ignition switch. See Fig 1 . Remove clip holding cable housing to A/C-heater housing. Remove cable housing from vehicle. To install cable housing, reverse removal procedure. Adjust control cable. See IGNITION INTERLOCK CABLE  procedure under ADJUSTMENTS.
Fig 1: Removing Control Cable From Ignition Switch
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