Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Route and position the park/lock cable through the I/P center support bracket as noted during removal.
Be sure to route the cable under the wiring harness and above the floor rear outlet duct as shown.
- Install the park/lock cable to the ignition switch.
Insert the cable into the ignition switch slot, then push in to lock the retaining tab.
- Turn the ignition to OFF.
- Install the park/lock cable to the shift control pivot arm stud.
Align the cable onto the arm stud then pull forward to lock.
- Insert the cable into the slot on the shift control.
Be sure the cable retaining tab locks in place.
- Inspect the functional operation of the park/lock system:
- Install the ignition key and turn the ignition to ON.
- Place the shift lever in each position (other than PARK) and attempt to turn the ignition all the way to OFF and remove the ignition key.
If the ignition cannot be turned all the way to the OFF position and if the ignition key cannot be removed (except in PARK), the park/lock system is functioning properly.
- Place the shift lever in PARK.
- Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the ignition key.
- Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Tighten: Tighten the cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Program the transmitters.
- Unblock the wheels.
- Release the parking brake.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Prior to restoring battery power, check to be certain that the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch.