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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 41396 Park Lock Cable Pliers

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 664269  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  3. Remove the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
  4. Remove the turn signal cancel cam and steering shaft upper bearing spring. Refer to Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Spring Replacement .
  5. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
  6. Slide the ignition lock cylinder case bracket off of the steering column shaft assembly.

  7. Object Number: 324874  Size: SH
  8. Remove the park lock cable assembly (1) from the ignition lock cylinder case in the following way:
  9. 7.1. Place the steering column lock cylinder set into the OFF position.
    7.2. Place the shift lever clevis into the PARK position.
    7.3. Use a small blade to push against the locking tab on the end of the park lock cable assembly (1).
    7.4. Disconnect the park lock cable assembly (1) from the ignition lock cylinder case.

    Object Number: 664260  Size: SH
  10. Remove the 3 TORX® screws (2) from the ignition lock cylinder case (1).
  11. Remove the ignition lock cylinder case (1) from the steering column tilt head assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 664260  Size: SH
  1. Align the ignition lock cylinder case (1) with the steering column tilt head assembly.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Screw the 3 TORX® screws (2) into the ignition lock cylinder case (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the 3 TORX® screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 324874  Size: SH
  5. Place steering column lock cylinder set into the OFF position.
  6. Place the shift lever clevis into the PARK position.
  7. Press the locking tab on the end of the park lock cable assembly (1) into the slot in the ignition lock cylinder case.

  8. Object Number: 516157  Size: SH
  9. Adjust the park lock cable assembly.
  10. 6.1. Use the gear shift lever to put the column in the PARK position.
    6.2. Put the ignition switch in the OFF-LOCK position. Remove the key.
    6.3. Unlock the adjuster ring on the park lock cable assembly with J 41396 .
    6.4. Pull on the cable until the park lock latch contacts the gear shift lever. Release the cable.
    6.5. Lock the adjuster ring securely in place on the park lock cable assembly with J 41396 .
  11. Inspect the park lock cable assembly.
  12. 7.1. Using the ignition lock cylinder, put the lock cylinder in the OFF-LOCK position. The gear shift lever should not be able to shift out of the PARK position.
    7.2. Turn the key to the run position and put the gear shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
    7.3. With the gear shift lever in the NEUTRAL position the lock cylinder should not be able to go into the OFF-LOCK position.
    7.4. Put the gear shift lever in the PARK position.
    7.5. Remove the ignition lock cylinder.

    Object Number: 664269  Size: SH

    Important: Press the ignition lock cylinder case bracket firmly against the steering column tilt head in order for the screws from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly to align.

  13. Slide the ignition lock cylinder case bracket onto the steering column shaft assembly.
  14. Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly only. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
  15. Install the turn signal cancel cam and steering shaft upper bearing spring. Refer to Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Spring Replacement .
  16. Install the ignition switch only. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
  17. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  18. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.