Parking Lock Cable: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Starting and Charging.
2. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
3. To gain access to the park/lock cable remove the steering column filler panel. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
4. Place the transaxle shift control lever in the PARK position.

Important: Ensure the ignition key is in the RUN position. Do NOT attempt to proceed to Step 6 with the key in any other position.

5. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
6. Slip a screwdriver blade into the slot provided in the ignition switch inhibitor.
7. Use the screwdriver to depress the cable latch.
8. Pull the cable from the inhibitor.
9. Remove the park/lock cable at the shift control.
10. Remove the cable retainer from the park/lock cable at the shift control.
11. Remove the park/lock cable.

Installation Procedure





1. Ensure the cable lock button is in the UP position.
2. Ensure the shift lever is in the PARK position.
3. Install the park/lock cable.
4. Snap the cable connector into the shifter base.
5. Install the cable retainer to the park/lock cable at the shift control.
6. Ensure the ignition key is in the RUN position.
7. Snap the cable into the inhibitor housing.

Important: Ensure the ignition key is in the LOCK position. Do NOT attempt to insert the cable with the key in any other position.

8. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position.
9. Snap the cable end onto the shifter park lock lever pin.
10. Push the cable connector nose forward to remove the slack.
11. Snap the cable connector lock button down using no load applied to the connector nose.
12. Install the steering column filler panel. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
13. Inspect the functional operation of the park/lock cable. Refer to Park Lock Cable Adjustment.
14. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
15. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable in Starting and Charging.