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For 1990-2009 cars only

Adjustment Procedure


    Object Number: 744174  Size: SH
  1. Ensure that the range selector cable is not restricted.
  2. Ensure that the floor shift control is in the PARK position.
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Disconnect the range selector cable (4) from the range selector lever ball stud (6).
  5. Ensure that the range selector lever is in the mechanical PARK position. (Rotate the range selector lever fully clockwise.)

  6. Object Number: 1209786  Size: SH
  7. Release the locking tab (1).

  8. Object Number: 1209788  Size: SH
  9. Slide the secondary lock cover (1) to the side.
  10. Carefully squeeze the locking tabs (2) together to disengage the primary lock.

  11. Object Number: 1209789  Size: SH
  12. Pull the primary lock (1) up. Spring tension will push the end of the cable past the ball stud.
  13. Important: If the cable end is pushed rearward past the ball stud during the adjustment procedure, it must be released and allowed to come forward of the ball stud. The cable end must then be pushed back just enough to be installed to the ball stud.

  14. Push the end of the cable until it is aligned with the ball stud.

  15. Object Number: 744174  Size: SH
  16. Install the cable (4) to the ball stud (6).

  17. Object Number: 1209789  Size: SH
  18. Seat the primary lock (1) by pressing into the locked position.

  19. Object Number: 1209788  Size: SH
  20. Slide the secondary lock (1) over the primary lock.

  21. Object Number: 1209786  Size: SH
  22. Be sure that the secondary lock tab (1) is securely in place.
  23. Lower the vehicle.
  24. Check the vehicle for proper operation.