Park Lock Cable: Removal
- Disable the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
- Remove the left-side instrument panel insulator. See INSULATOR PANEL (LEFT SIDE) . Remove the instrument panel driver knee bolster and deflector. See KNEE BOLSTER (LEFT SIDE) .
- Remove the front floor console. See FLOOR CONSOLE . Remove the left body hinge lower ("A" pillar) trim panel.
- Place the transmission in Park. Remove the steering column mounting bolts (2). See Figure . Remove the steering column mounting nuts (1). Lower the steering column.
- Reposition the floor carpet until the retaining clip on the tunnel is accessible. See Figure . Open the retaining clip (2) on the driver side of the tunnel and remove the park lock cable (1).
- Remove the park lock cable clip from the stud on the front of dash. See Figure
.NOTE: Do not proceed to the next step with the ignition key in any other position than RUN (4).
- Release the park lock cable from the inhibitor attached to the steering column. See Figure .
- Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the inhibitor slot. Depress the park lock cable latch. Gently pull the park lock cable from the inhibitor.
- Disconnect the park lock cable from the control lever pin. See Figure . Remove the park lock cable from the transmission control base. Remove the park lock cable from the vehicle. See Figure .