Adjustment
If the engine can be started in any position other than «P» and «N», adjust the starter interlock switch.
Apply the parking brake and block the rear wheels. Raise the front of the car and place it on stands. Remove the engine compartment splash guard.
Set the selector lever inside the vehicle to position «N».
Loosen the bolts securing the starter interlock switch.
Set the gear selector on the gearbox to position «N».
Pic. 9.23. Line alignment (1) on the starter lock switch with groove (2) on the selector lever shaft on 1996 and 1997 Single Drive axle models and 1996 to 2001 AWD models
Pic. 9.24. Line alignment (2) on the starter lock switch with groove (3) on the shaft of the gear selector lever and the location of the bolts (1) switch mounts on models from 2001
Align the line on the starter lock switch with the groove on the selector lever shaft (pic. 9.23, 9.24).
Tighten the starter interlock switch mounting bolts and check its operation. If the engine can still be started in any position other than «P» and «N», replace the switch.
Replacement
Turn off the ignition and disconnect the wire «masses» from the battery.
Apply the parking brake and block the rear wheels. Raise the front of the car and place it on stands. Remove the engine compartment splash guard.
Set the selector lever inside the vehicle to position «N».
Loosen the nuts and remove the gear selector lever from the gearbox shaft.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch.
Turn out bolts and remove the switch from a shaft of a choice of transfers of a transmission.
Align the line on the switch with the groove on the selector shaft and install the switch on the shaft.
Turn the switch until the line on the starter interlock switch aligns with the groove on the selector lever shaft (see fig. 9.23, 9.24). Tighten the switch mounting bolts and connect the electrical connector to the switch.
Install the gear selector on the shaft and connect the wire «masses» to the battery. Check switch operation. Starting the engine should only be possible in the selector position «P» and «N».