Parking Lock Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Place the automatic transmission control in PARK.
3. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.

IMPORTANT: Do not proceed to the next step with the ignition key in any other position.

4. Remove the LH instrument panel insulator.
5. Remove the instrument panel driver knee bolster.
6. Remove the instrument panel driver knee bolster deflector.
7. Remove the front floor console.
8. Remove the park/lock cable clip from the stud on the front of dash.
9. Move the park/lock cable button to the UP position.





10. Remove the park/lock cable from the bracket.
11. Lower the steering column.





12. Unsnap the park/lock cable from the steering column.
13. Reposition the carpet until retaining clip is reached.
14. Open retaining clip on drivers side of tunnel and remove cable.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Place the automatic transmission control in the (P) PARK position.
2. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.

IMPORTANT: Do not proceed to the next step with the ignition key in any other position.

3. Snap the cable terminal to the park/lock lever pin.
4. Push the park/lock cable connector forward in order to remove slack.
5. With no load applied to the connector, press the park/lock cable lock button down.





6. Install the park/lock cable to the bracket. Complete the following steps:
6.1. Push the bracket housing against the adjusting spring.
6.2. Drop the park/lock cable through the slot in the bracket and seat the cable to the automatic transmission control.
6.3. Push the park/lock cable button down.





7. Snap the park/lock cable into the steering column.
8. Raise the steering column.





9. Install the park/lock clip to the stud on the front of dash.
10. Close the retainer and reposition the carpet.
11. Install the front floor console.
12. Install the instrument panel driver knee bolster deflector.
13. Install the instrument panel driver knee bolster.
14. Install the LH instrument panel insulator.
15. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
16. Enable the SIR system.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Inspect the cable for functional operation. Complete the following procedure:
1. Place the shift lever in Park. Place the key in the LOCK position. Ensure that you cannot move the shifter lever to another position. The ignition key should be removable from the column.
2. Place the key in the RUN position. Place the shift lever in Neutral. Ensure that you cannot turn the key to the LOCK position.
3. If the above conditions are met, the system is properly adjusted. Go to step 5.
4. If the above conditions are not met, move the button to the UP position, and readjust the cable. Then, push the button down and recheck operation.
5. If you cannot remove the key in the Park position, move the button to the UP position. Then, move the cable connector nose rearward until the ignition key can be removed.
6. Snap the button down.
7. Reinstall the cable into the park/lock clip in order to ensure correct routing.