Chrysler Corporation

Edward J Sova

Earl L Watson

Andrew J Palmisano

Nicolaas C Akemann

Eric B VanGorp

Richard Wong

Joseph C Toth

Leonard L Wu

Stephen R Emsley

Jacob P Gerring

An apparatus for preventing unauthorized use of motor vehicle includes a shield attachable to an engine control module. The shield is attached to an underside of the engine control module and includes a top plate which extends immediately above a plurality of electrical connectors and prevents unauthorized withdrawal of the electrical connectors. The apparatus further includes a retaining bracket which cooperates with the shield to define a plurality of channels for receiving wire harnesses associated with the electrical connectors.

Apparatus for preventing unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

A linkage comprising an elongated rod, a rod actuator to longitudinally reciprocate the rod, and a clip of flexible, resilient material connecting the rod to the actuator. The clip has a circular hub rotatably received in an opening in the actuator. The rod has a hook at one end received in a hole in the hub of the clip. The hole is elongated to enable the rod to be axially rotated to facilitate the insertion of the hook end in the hole during assembly. The clip has a stabilizing arm extending laterally from the hub. The rod is received in a transverse slot in the arm.

Swivel clip for linkage rod

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Troy, MI, United States of America

Edward J Sova