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Park Lock Cable Replacement LHD

Tools Required

J 43146 T-30 Tamper Proof Bit

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the console trim Plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  2. Object Number: 301685  Size: SH
  3. If equipped with RPO Code (T1A), remove the anti-theft plate and tamper proof fastener from the shifter using the J 43146 .

  4. Object Number: 291741  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock actuator wire harness connector, from the automatic transmission shift lock actuator solenoid.
  6. Disengage the locking tab on the park lock cable and lift the cable out of the slot in the shifter.
  7. Unhook the park lock cable from the park lock cam on the shifter.
  8. Lower steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  9. Turn the ignition switch to the run position.

  10. Object Number: 339402  Size: SH
  11. Depress the locking tab (1) on the cable and pull the cable out of the back of the ignition switch. The locking tab is located on the bottom of the ignition switch facing in the 6 o'clock position.

  12. Object Number: 291738  Size: SH
  13. Remove the park lock cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the run position.

  2. Object Number: 291738  Size: SH
  3. Install the park lock cable into the back of the I/P.

  4. Object Number: 339237  Size: SH
  5. Align the park lock cable locking tab (1) with its slot in the ignition switch and snap the cable into the switch. The locking tab should be facing downward at the 6 o'clock position.
  6. Route the park lock cable back to its original position.
  7. Raise the steering column back into position. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

  8. Object Number: 291741  Size: SH
  9. Connect the park lock cable to the park lock cam on the shifter and slide the cable housing into the shifter.

  10. Object Number: 301685  Size: SH
  11. If equipped with RPO Code (T1A), install the anti-theft plate and tamper proof fastener to the shifter using the J 43146 .
  12. Install the console trim Plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Park Lock Cable Replacement RHD

Tools Required

J 43146 T-30 Tamper Proof Bit

Removal Procedure

  1. Install the console trim Plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

  2. Object Number: 301685  Size: SH
  3. If equipped with RPO Code (T1A), remove the anti-theft plate and tamper proof fastener from the shifter using the J 43146 .

  4. Object Number: 291741  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the BTSI wire harness connector from the BTSI solenoid.
  6. Disengage the locking tab on the park lock cable and lift the cable out of the slot in the shifter.
  7. Unhook the park lock cable from the park lock cam on the shifter.
  8. Remove the left IP closeout panel. Refer to IP Closeout Panel Removal Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  9. Remove the left console side panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  10. If equipped with RPO Code (T1A) anti-theft option, the Instrument Panel must be removed in order to remove the anti-theft park lock cable which has a ridged housing and cannot be removed with the IP in the vehicle. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  11. Turn the ignition switch to the run position.

  12. Object Number: 339402  Size: SH
  13. Depress the locking tab (1) on the cable and pull the cable out of the back of the ignition switch. The locking tab is located on the bottom of the ignition switch facing in the 6 o'clock position.

  14. Object Number: 291738  Size: SH
  15. Remove the park lock cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. If equipped with RPO Code (T1A) anti-theft option, Install the park lock cable into the Instrument Panel before installing the IP into the vehicle. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the run position.

  3. Object Number: 291738  Size: SH
  4. Install the park lock cable into the back of the IP.

  5. Object Number: 339237  Size: SH
  6. Align the park lock cable locking tab (1) with its slot in the ignition switch and snap the cable into the switch. The locking tab should be facing downward at the 6 o'clock position.
  7. Route the park lock cable back to its original position.

  8. Object Number: 291741  Size: SH
  9. Connect the park lock cable to the park lock cam on the shifter and slide the cable housing into the shifter.

  10. Object Number: 301685  Size: SH
  11. If equipped with RPO Code (T1A), install the anti-theft plate and tamper proof fastener to the shifter using the J 43146 .
  12. Install the left console side panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  13. Install the left IP closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  14. Install the console trim Plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.