Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual - part 216

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (FF)

23A-159

KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK 
MECHANISM CHECK

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1. Carry out the following check.

2. If the above operations do not occur correctly, 

adjust the shift lock cable unit by the following 
procedure.
(1) Remove the front floor console (Refer to 

GROUP 52A 

−

 Floor Console Assembly 

P.52A-14

) <LHD>.

Remove the instrument panel center console 
(Refer to GROUP 52A 

−

 Instrument Panel 

Assembly 

P.52A-8

) <RHD>.

(2) Move the selector lever to P position.
(3) Turn the ignition key to LOCK (OFF) position.

Key interlock side
Inspection 
procedure

Inspection conditions

Check details (normal condition)

1

Brake pedal: 
Depressed

Ignition key position: 
LOCK (OFF) or pulled out

The selector lever push button cannot be 
pushed, and the selector lever should not 
be moved from P position.

2

Ignition key position: 
Other than above

The selector lever push button can be 
pushed, and the selector lever can be 
moved from P position.

3

Selector lever position: Other than P position

The ignition key cannot turned to LOCK 
(OFF) position.

4

Selector lever position: P position

The ignition key can be turned to LOCK 
(OFF) position.

shift lock side
Inspection 
procedure

Inspection conditions

Check details (normal condition)

1

Ignition switch 
position: ACC

Brake pedal: 
Depressed

The selector lever push button can be pushed, and the 
selector lever can be moved from P position.

2

Brake pedal: 
Not depressed

The selector lever push button cannot be pushed, and 
the selector lever should not be moved from P position.

3

The selector lever push button can be pushed, and the 
selector lever can be moved from R position to P 
position.

AC000004

B

C

A

View A

Lock guide

AC

Lock released

Locked

Key interlock cable

Cap

Lever

Shift lock cable

Shift lock 
cable unit

Fixing bolt

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (FF)

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(4) Loosen the shift lock cable unit fixing bolt, and 

then while pushing the lever in direction of B 
and the unit in direction of C, tighten the fixing 
bolt to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 12 

±

 2 N

⋅

m

(5) Lift the lock guide to unlock the key 

interlocking cable.

(6) While pushing the cap of the key interlock 

cable in the direction of B, lower the lock guide 
to lock the cable.

NOTE: The lock position at this time (the 
amount by which the cap is pushed) represents 
the amount of adjustment for the key interlock 
cable. If the key interlock cable does not 
operate correctly, adjust the lock position.

3. After adjusting, check the operation once more. If 

the operation is still incorrect, replace the shift 
lock unit. (Refer to 

P.23A-168

 <vehicles with 

LHD> or 

P.23A-170

 <vehicles with RHD>)

TRANSMISSION CONTROL

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (FF)

23A-161

TRANSMISSION CONTROL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
<VEHICES WITH LHD>

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CAUTION

When removing and installing the transmission control cable and shift lock cable unit, be careful not 
to hit the SRS-ECU.

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation

•

Front Floor Console Removal. (Refer to GROUP 52A 

−

 

Floor Console Assembly 

P.52A-14

.)

AC300157AC

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m

2

4

12 ± 2 N·m

12 ± 2 N·m

1

6

5

3

12 ± 2 N·m

Transmission control cable 
assembly removal steps

•

Air cleaner assembly (Refer to 
GROUP 15 

P.15-4

.)

•

Battery and battery tray

>>B<<

1.

Transmission control cable 
assembly connection 
(transmission side)

>>A<<

2.

Shift lock cable unit connection

3.

Transmission control cable 
assembly connection (selector 
lever assembly side)

4.

Harness connector

5.

Selector lever assembly

•

SRS-ECU (Refer to GROUP 52B, 
SRS control unit 

P.52B-178

.)

6.

Transmission control cable 
assembly
Selector lever assembly 
removal steps

>>A<<

2.

Shift lock cable unit connection

3.

Transmission control cable 
assembly connection (selector 
lever assembly side)

4.

Harness connector

5.

Selector lever assembly

Transmission control cable 
assembly removal steps 

TRANSMISSION CONTROL

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (FF)

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< SHIFT LOCK CABLE UNIT INSTALLATION
1. Selector lever to P position.
2. Turn the ignition key to LOCK (OFF) position.

3. Install the shift lock cable unit rod to the selector 

lever assembly lock cam, and tighten the shift lock 
cable unit installation bolt to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 5.0 

±

 1.0 N

⋅

m

4. Check the selector lever operation. (Refer to 

P.23A-158

)

>>B<< TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE 
(TRANSMISSION SIDE) INSTALLATION
1. Place the selector lever and manual control lever 

in the N position.

2. Place the cable stud into the manual control lever 

slot and install the nut loosely. Gently push the 
transmission control cable into the manual control 
lever slot until the cable is taut. Tighten the nut to 
the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 12 

±

 2 N

⋅

m

AC203163AC

Lock cam

Shift lock
cable unit

AC103395AO

Manual control lever

Adjusting nut

12 ± 2 N·m