Nissan Versa (N17): Key interlock cable

Exploded View

1. A/T shift selector assembly 2. Key interlock cable A: Key cylinder B: Lock plate C: Clip

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Always apply the parking brake before performing removal and installation.

REMOVAL

1. Move the shift selector to the "N" position.
2. Remove the shift selector handle. Refer to TM "Disassembly and Assembly".
3. Remove the center console. Refer to IP "Removal and Installation".
4. Move the shift selector to the "P" position.
5. Press the pawls (B) of the key interlock cable slider (A) while sliding it in the direction of the casing cap (C), and separate the adjusting holder (D) and slider.

(E) : Key interlock rod

6. Remove the key interlock cable from the shift selector assembly.
7. Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP "Removal and Installation".
8. Remove the steering column upper and lower covers. Refer to ST "Exploded View".
9. Remove the center console lower (if equipped). Refer to IP "Removal and Installation".

10. Lift lock plate (A) in the direction of the arrow ( C) and remove in the direction of the arrow ( D).
11. Remove the key interlock cable from the key cylinder.
12. Disengage the clips and remove the key interlock cable from the vehicle.

(1) : Key interlock cable

(B) : Key cylinder

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Temporarily install the adjust holder (A) to the key interlock rod (B).
• Install the casing cap (C) to the cable bracket (D) on the shift selector assembly.

CAUTION:

• Do not bend or twist key interlock cable excessively when installing.
• After installing key interlock cable to cable bracket (D) on shift selector assembly, make sure casing cap (C) is firmly secured in cable bracket (D) on shift selector assembly.
• If casing cap (C) is loose [less than 39.2 N (4.0 kg, 8.8 lb) removing force], replace key interlock cable.

• Slide the slider (A) toward the key interlock rod (D) while pressing the pull lock (B) down to securely connect the adjust holder (C) with the key interlock rod (D).

        CAUTION:

• Do not press tabs when holding slider (A).
• Do not apply any side-to-side force to key interlock rod (D) when sliding slider (A).

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check the A/T operation. If a malfunction is found, adjust the A/T position. Refer to TM "Inspection and Adjustment".
• Make sure the key can be removed only when the shift selector is in the "P" position.
• Make sure the ignition switch will not turn to LOCK position when the shift selector is not in the "P" position.