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Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator Replacement Floor

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the center console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  2. Object Number: 891286  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector (4) from the shift lock control solenoid (2).
  4. Remove both ends (1,3) of the shift lock control solenoid (2) from pivot points.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 891286  Size: SH
  1. Install both ends (1,3) of the shift lock control solenoid (2) to pivot points.
  2. Connect the electrical connector (4) to the shift lock control solenoid (2).
  3. Install the center console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator Replacement Column

  1. Remove the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers.

  3. Object Number: 420205  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control connector.

  5. Object Number: 420208  Size: SH
  6. Use a screwdriver to pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column support assembly.
  7. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column.

    Object Number: 420208  Size: SH
  1. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control.
  2. Put the column in the NEUTRAL position.


    Object Number: 324912  Size: SH
  3. Adjust the automatic transmission shift lock control.
  4. 2.1. Pull the tab (1) out on the block side (2) of the automatic transmission shift lock control.
    2.2. Shift the column into the NEUTRAL position.
    2.3. Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring to disengage the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the solenoid as possible.
    2.4. Shift the column into the PARK position.
    2.5. Lock in place by pushing the tab (1) back in.
  5. Inspect the automatic transmission shift lock control.

  6. Object Number: 420205  Size: SH
  7. Reconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control connector.
  8. Install the steering column trim covers.
  9. Install the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.