For 1990-2009 cars only
- Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
- Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
- Remove the shift lever assembly. Refer to Shift Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
- With a screwdriver carefully pry the automatic transmission shift lock control away from the steering column jacket.
- The lock cylinder should be in the OFF-LOCK position.
- Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the electronic lock module assembly and push against the locking tab to remove the park lock cable assembly (1).
- Remove the 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tap screws from the linear shift assembly.
- Remove the linear shift assembly.
- Continue with the following steps if disassembling the linear shift assembly.
- Remove the hexagon flanged head bolt.
- Remove the ball and actuator assembly (2).
- Remove the shift lever clevis (1).
- Remove the 2 oval head 6-lobed socket tap screws from the shift gate.
- Remove the hexagon flange head bolt.
- Remove the cable shift cam assembly (1).
- Remove the cam bushing (2) from the cable shift cam assembly (1).
- Remove the 3 flat head 6-lobed socket tap screws.
- Remove the linear shift bracket assembly.
Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
• Air bag deployment • Personal injury
In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
• Unnecessary SIR system repairs • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring. • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
Remove the park lock cable assembly.
