General Procedure

NOTE: If it is necessary to use the override procedure to move the selector lever out of the PARK position, it is possible that an electrical failure has occurred. Using the scan tool check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the selector lever from being moved out of PARK when the ignition is in the ON position until the brake pedal is applied.
If the selector lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position when the ignition is in the ON position and the brake pedal is applied:

Apply the parking brake.
Open the forward storage compartment and remove the rubber protective cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Protective Cover
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Using a suitable tool, carefully pry off and remove the Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) access cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Shift Interlock Actuator Access Cover
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NOTE: Storage bin has been removed for clarity.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Shift Interlock Actuator Lever

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From the front of the selector lever, locate the Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA), apply the brake, pull and hold the Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) lever while moving the selector lever into NEUTRAL.
Install the Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) access cover.

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Shift Interlock Actuator Access Cover
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Install the rubber protective cover and close the forward storage compartment.

Fig 5: Identifying Rubber Protective Cover
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Press the brake pedal, start the vehicle and release the parking brake.