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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Cutting Park Lock Cable Adjuster And Cable
    GM1239112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Cut the park lock cable adjuster and cable off at the location just before the end of the retaining barb.
  2. Tie the inhibitor end of the new cable to the old cable in an overlapping fashion using zip ties or electrical tape.
  3. Carefully use the old cable to route the new cable. If the cable becomes stuck, move the lower part of the cable toward the RH side of the vehicle while pulling the upper half gently.
  4. The cable is routed between the HVAC plenum and the vehicle cowl.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Cable Lock Button In The Up Position
    GM104585Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Place the shift lever in P (Park).
  6. Snap the control cable connector into the automatic transmission control.
  7. Place the ignition key in the RUN position.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Park Lock Cable & Ignition Switch Inhibitor
    GM104584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not insert the cable with the key in any other position.
  8. Snap the control cable into the inhibitor housing until the snap lock is seated.
  9. Turn the key to the LOCK position.
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Cable Lock Button In The Up Position
    GM104585Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the park lock cable functions as designed. With the key in the OFF position, the shift lever should not be able to be moved from the Park position. With the key in the ON position, the key must not be able to be removed from the ignition cylinder. If either of these tests are not passed, Refer to Park Lock Cable Adjustment 
  10. Snap the control cable end onto the shift park/lock lever pin.
    11. Fig 5: View Of Park Lock Cable & Ignition Switch Inhibitor
    GM104584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Test for proper operation of the park/lock control cable before installing the steering column to the instrument panel.
  11. Raise and connect the steering column.
  12. Tighten the lower steering column bracket bolts.
  13. Install the knee bolster.
  14. Install the left sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  15. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  16. Connect the negative battery cable.
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