Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1745

A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS

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A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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WARNING

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

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

.

<<A>> KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (STEERING 
SIDE) REMOVAL

Turn the ignition switch to the "ACC" position and then pull the 
key interlock cable out from the ignition key cylinder.

Pre-removal operation
• Steering column lower cover and side lower panel assem-

bly removal (Refer to GROUP 52A 

− Instrument Panel 

Assembly 

P.52A-2

.)

• Front floor console assembly removal (Refer to GROUP 

52A 

− Floor Console Assembly 

P.52A-7

.)

Post-installation operation
• Steering column lower cover and side lower panel assem-

bly installation (Refer to GROUP 52A 

− Instrument Panel 

Assembly 

P.52A-2

.)

• Front floor console assembly installation (Refer to 

GROUP 52A 

− Floor Console Assembly 

P.52A-7

.)

• Key interlock mechanism check (Refer to 

P.23C-278

.)

• Shift lock mechanism check (Refer to 

P.23C-280

.)

• Selector lever operation check (Refer to 

P.23C-278

.)

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Removal steps 

>>B<<

1.

Key interlock cable connection 
(selector lever side)

<<A>> >>A<<

2.

Key interlock cable connection 
(steering side)

3.

Key interlock cable

Removal steps (Continued)

A/T KEY INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISMS

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (STEERING 
LOCK CYLINDER SIDE) INSTALLATION

Turn the ignition switch to the "ACC" position and then install 
the key interlock cable to the ignition key cylinder.

.

>>B<< KEY INTERLOCK CABLE INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Leave the ignition switch in the "LOCK" (OFF) position 
until the key interlock cable installation is completed.
1. Move the selector lever to the P position and turn the ignition 

switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

2. Install the tip of the key interlock cable to the lock cam of the 

selector lever assembly, taking care not to twist the inner 
cable.

3. Install the adjuster case with its lock guide pulled up 

(unlocked).

4. Securely push down the lock guide to lock it.
NOTE: The lock position of the key interlock cable is automati-
cally adjusted by a spring.

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Spring

Unlock

Lock guide

Adjuster case

Inner cable

Adjuster case

Key inter lock cable

Lock guide

Lock cam

Lock

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TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

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TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Pre-removal operation
• Engine compartment under cover and side cover removal 

(Refer to GROUP 51 

− Under Cover 

P.51-22

.)

• Transmission fluid draining (Refer to 

P.23C-265

.)

• Air cleaner bracket removal (Refer to GROUP 15 − Air 

Cleaner 

P.15-5

.)

• Battery and Battery Tray Removal

• ECM removal (Refer to GROUP 13B − ECM 

P.13B-903

.)

• Wiper arm ⋅ blade assembly and front deck garnish 

removal (Refer to GROUP 51 

− Windshield Wiper 

P.51-76

.)

• Strut Tower Bar Removal (Refer to GROUP 42A − Strut 

Tower Bar 

P.42A-12

.)

• Drive shaft removal (Refer to GROUP 26 

P.26-23

.)

• Starter assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP16, starter 

assembly 

P.16-33

)

• Transfer assembly Removal (Refer to 

P.23C-292

 <Vehi-

cles with S-AWC>, 

P.23C-293

 <Vehicles without 

S-AWC>)

Post-installation operation
• Drive shaft installation (Refer to GROUP 26 

P.26-23

.)

• Strut Tower Bar Installation (Refer to GROUP 42A − Strut 

Tower Bar 

P.42A-12

.)

• Wiper arm and blade assembly and front deck garnish 

installation (Refer to GROUP 51 

− Windshield Wiper 

P.51-76

.)

• Battery and battery tray installation

• ECM installation (Refer to GROUP 13B − ECM 

P.13B-903

.)

• Air cleaner assembly installation (Refer to GROUP 15 − 

Air Cleaner 

P.15-5

.)

• Engine compartment under cover and side cover installa-

tion (Refer to GROUP 51 

− Under cover 

P.51-22

.)

• Transmission fluid refilling (Refer to 

P.23C-265

.)

• Starter assembly installation (Refer to GROUP16, starter 

assembly 

P.16-33

)

• Transfer assembly installation (Refer to 

P.23C-292

 <Vehi-

cles with S-AWC>, 

P.23C-293

 <Vehicles without 

S-AWC>)

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9.5 ± 3.5 N·m
84 ± 30 in-lb

48 ± 6 N·m
35 ± 4 ft-lb

11 ± 1 N·m
97 ± 8 in-lb

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Removal steps 

1.

Transmission fluid filler tube 
assembly

2.

O-ring

3.

A/T control solenoid valve 
assembly connector

4.

Input shaft speed sensor connector

5.

Transmission range switch 
connector

6.

Output shaft speed sensor 
connector

>>C<<

7.

Transaxle control cable connection

8.

Battery ground

•

Harness clamp

<<A>>

9.

Transaxle assembly upper part 
coupling bolt

Removal steps (Continued)

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY UPPER PART 
COUPLING BOLT REMOVAL

Only loosen the bolts from the engine and transaxle assembly 
(do not remove).

.

<<B>> TORQUE CONVERTER AND DRIVE PLATE 
COUPLING BOLT REMOVAL

1. Remove the coupling bolts while turning the crankshaft.

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47 ± 7 N·m

95 ± 10 N·m

50 ± 5 N·m

50 ± 5 N·m

9.5 ± 2.5 N·m

48 ± 5 N·m

49 ± 3 N·m

4.3 N·m

(Transmission fluid)

Removal steps 

10. Transmission fluid cooler hose 

assembly connection

•

Water return hose A, Water return 
tube, Water return hose B (Refer to 

P.23C-297

)

11. Water-cooled transmission fluid 

cooler

12. Oil pan cover

<<

B

>>

13. Torque converter and drive plate 

coupling bolt

•

Air intake plenum (Refer to GROUP 
15, Intake Manifold Plenum 

P.15-6

 

)

•

Raise the engine and transaxle 
assembly to the position where the 
engine weight is not applied to the 
transaxle mounting insulator.

<<

C

>>

14. Transaxle mounting bracket

>>

B

<<

15. Transaxle mounting insulator 

stopper

16. Transaxle mounting insulator

<<

D

>>

•

Engine assembly holding

17. transaxle assembly lower part 

coupling bolt

>>

A

<<

18. transaxle assembly 

Removal steps (Continued)