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Brake Shift Interlock Actuator Adjustment

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  1. Remove the battery cover and disconnect battery ground cable.
  2. Remove the J-gate surround. See SELECTOR LEVER GATE FINISH PANEL .
  3. Remove the console finisher veneer panel. See FLOOR CONSOLE FINISH PANEL for 2001 or FLOOR CONSOLE FINISH PANEL for 2002-03.
  4. Remove the interlock solenoid actuating lever cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Shift Solenoid Actuating Lever Cover
    G00378889Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Move the shift lever to N.
    • Operate the gearshift interlock latch manually to release the selector lever from P .
    Fig 2: Releasing Gearshift Interlock Latch
    G00378890Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    6. NOTE: Assistance from another person is required.
  6. Adjust the gearshift interlock solenoid.
    1. Slacken the solenoid fixings.
    2. Hold the selector lever midway between P and R .
    3. Move the solenoid rearwards, against spring pressure, to take up the free play.
    4. Tighten the solenoid securing nuts.
    5. Ensure that the interlock actuating lever has no free play with the selector lever midway between P and R .
      Fig 3: Adjusting Gearshift Interlock Solenoid
      G00378891Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  7. Further installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
  8. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
    • Reset the radio and the clock.
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