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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2001 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Shift Lock Control 🢒 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the IP trim panel lower. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .

    3. Object Number: 324906 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the automatic shift lock control actuator.
  4. Remove the automatic shift lock control actuator from the steering column ball studs.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 324906 Size: SH
  1. Install the automatic shift lock control actuator onto the steering column ball studs.
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the automatic shift lock control actuator.
  3. Install the shift lever actuator. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle . Place the column in the neutral position.

    4. Object Number: 324912 Size: SH
  4. Adjust the automatic shift lock control actuator.
    5. • Pull out the tab (1) on the adjuster block side (2) of the actuator.
    • Press on the adjuster block (2) in order to compress the internal adjuster spring and disengage the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block as far away from the actuator as possible.
    • Lock in place by pushing in on the tab (1).
  5. Inspect the actuator.
    6. • The actuator must lock the shift lever clevis when you place the clevis in the park position.
    • If you can move the shift lever without pressing on the brake pedal, readjust the actuator.
  6. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.
  7. Remove the IP trim panel lower. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.