Interlock Cable Installation Note

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Push a 1.5 mm {0.06 in} round bar or similar into hole A by fully pushing the slider pin in.
Push a 1.5 mm {0.06 in} round bar or similar into hole B and hole C of the lock unit until it passes through.
Install the new brake switch. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
CAUTION:
- Do not connect the brake switch connector until the interlock cable is installed.
Fig 1: View Of Interlock Assembly
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With the slider pin pressed, slide the lock unit to fix the lock unit hook into the bracket hole securely as shown in Fig 2 .
CAUTION:
- Allowing the interlock cable to be bent or twisted during installation can affect the lock unit operation.
Fig 2: Fixing Lock Unit Hook Into Bracket Hole
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Rotate the slider pin to release the lock, and verify that it slides freely.

Fig 3: Checking Slider Pin Freely Movement
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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.
Install the interlock cable end to the cam pin on the selector lever.

Fig 4: 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 5: Fitting Interlock Cable In U-Groove In Selector Lever Base Plate
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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 6: Locking Interlock Cable Lock Piece
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Remove a 1.5 mm {0.06 in} round bar or similar from the lock unit hole A, B and C.

Fig 7: View Of Interlock Assembly
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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.
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 8: Inserting Clip Over Convex Part Of Outer Casing
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