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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Shift Lock Control 🢒 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 324906 Size: SH
  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Use a screwdriver to carefully pry the automatic transmission shift lock control from the steering column jacket assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 324906 Size: SH
  1. Install the automatic transmission shift lock control to the steering column jacket assembly.

    2. Object Number: 324912 Size: SH
  2. Adjust the automatic transmission shift lock control.
    3. 2.1. Install the shift lever if not present.
    2.2. Pull the tab (1) out on the block (2) side of the automatic transmission shift lock control.
    2.3. Shift the column into the NEUTRAL position.
    2.4. 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.
    2.5. Shift the column into NEUTRAL.
    2.6. Lock in place by pushing the tab (1) back in.
  3. Inspect the automatic transmission shift lock control.
    4. 3.1. The automatic transmission shift lock control must lock the gear shift lever when it is put into the PARK position.
    3.2. When the column is installed in the vehicle you will not be able to shift the gear shift lever out of the PARK position without pressing on the brake pedal. The solenoid will be energized.
    3.3. Readjust if needed.
  4. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.