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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1997 🢒 Cutlass Supreme 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transaxle - 4T60-E 🢒 Park Lock Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

    in General Information.
  2. Remove the console. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Gain access to the park/lock cable at the column. Refer to Steering Wheel and Column On-Vehicle Service.
  4. Place the transaxle shift control lever in the PARK position.

    5. 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. Object Number: 161186 Size: SH
  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. Object Number: 161186 Size: SH
  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.

    8. 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 column. Refer to Steering Wheel and Column On-Vehicle Service.
  13. Inspect the functional operation of the park/lock cable. Refer to Park Lock Cable Adjustment
  14. Install the console. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  15. Reconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery.