Cable-Park Lock: Installation

Fig 1: Ignition Key/Switch Positions

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1 - LOCK

2 - ACC

3 - ON

4 - START

Verify that ignition key is in ACC (2) position. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Park Lock Cable at Ignition Cylinder

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1 - RETAINER

2 - CONNECTOR

3 - IGNITION CYLINDER

4 - PARK LOCK CABLE

Install the park lock cable (1) to the ignition cylinder (2). Secure the cable to instrument panel at retainer. See Fig 2.

Install any instrument panel trim that was removed to access the park lock cable.

Fig 3: Gearshift and Park Lock Cable at Shifter Assembly

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1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

2 - ADJUSTMENT NUT

3 - SHIFT CABLE

4 - SHIFT CABLE ATTACHMENT

5 -PARK LOCK CABLE

Route park lock cable towards shift mechanism.
Connect the park lock cable (5) core to shift mechanism cam, and then secure cable housing to shift mechanism. See Fig 3.
Adjust the park lock cable. (Refer to TRANSMISSION/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/SHIFT INTERLOCK MECHANISM - ADJUSTMENTS)
If necessary, install the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the shifter assembly and install the bolts to hold the shield to the shifter assembly.
Install the floor console assembly. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION)