Interlock Cable

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Interlock Cable
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Remove gearshift lever trim. See GEARSHIFT LEVER TRIM  . Remove center console switch unit. See CENTER CONSOLE SWITCH UNIT  .

Move selector lever (1) to "P" position (front stop of shifting gate).

Loosen screw (4). It must be possible to move cable (2) slightly in holder (3). See Fig 1 .

Move ignition key to "0" position and remove.

Press interlock locking pawl (5) downwards as far as it will go.

Tighten screw (4). See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .

Fig 1: Adjusting Interlock Cable
G00390986Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

To check adjustment of interlock, turn ignition key to "ignition" position and "0" position. Interlock locking pawl (1) must rest (3) on shift tower (2). If necessary, adjust interlock cable again. See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Checking Interlock Adjustment
G00390987Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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