Interlock Cable Installation Note

Install the interlock cable as shown in Fig 1 .
CAUTION:
- Position the sponge protector so that it is not crushed or squeezed by the SAS control module.
- If the interlock and selector cables cross over each other, position the interlock cable to pass over the selector cable.
Fig 1: Installing Interlock Cable
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Push the snap pin (or appropriate sized round bar or similar.) into hole A by fully pushing the slider pin in.
Push the snap pin into hole B and hole C of the lock unit until it passes through.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Unit A, B & C Holes
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Disconnect the brake switch connector.
Remove the brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL .)
Install the new brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL .)
CAUTION:
- Do not connect the brake switch connector until the interlock cable is installed.
With the slider pin pressed, slide the lock unit to fix the lock unit hook into the bracket hole securely as shown in Fig 3 .
CAUTION:
- Allowing the interlock cable to be bent or twisted during installation can affect the lock unit operation.
Fig 3: Sliding Lock Unit To Fix Lock Unit Hook Into Bracket Hole
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Rotate the slider pin to release the lock, and verify that it slides freely.
Pull the slider pin outward until it contacts the brake pedal stopper rubber and rotate the slider pin to lock.
Verify that the shift the selector lever in P position.

Fig 4: Pulling Slider Pin Outward Until Contacts Brake Pedal Stopper Rubber
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Install the interlock cable end to the cam pin on the selector lever.

Fig 5: Installing Interlock Cable End To Cam Pin On Selector Lever
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Fit the interlock cable in the U-groove in the selector lever base plate, and install the clip.

Fig 6: Fitting Interlock Cable In U-Groove In Selector Lever Base Plate & Installing Clip
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Press the interlock cable lock piece in until it is locked.
CAUTION:
- Applying a load to the interlock cable while pressing the lock piece in can affect the lock unit operation.
Fig 7: Pressing Interlock Cable Lock Piece In Until Locked
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Remove the snap pin from the lock unit hole A , B C.
Connect the brake switch connector with the brake pedal released.
CAUTION:
- The clearance between the brake switch and the brake pedal is automatically adjusted to the correct amount when the brake switch connector is connected after the brake switch has been properly installed. If the brake switch is not properly installed or the connector is connected before installation, the clearance may be incorrect, causing a brake light malfunction. Therefore, always verify that the brake switch is properly installed before connecting the connector.
- Once the brake switch clearance has automatically been adjusted, it cannot be adjusted again. Therefore, replace the switch with a new one when replacing the power brake unit or the pedal, or performing any procedure that changes the pedal stroke.
Fig 8: Removing Snap Pin From Lock Unit Hole A, B And C
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Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
Install the interlock cable to the key cylinder.
Slide the outer casing to the key cylinder, and insert the clip over the convex part of the outer casing.

Fig 9: Inserting Clip Over Convex Part Of Outer Casing
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