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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    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
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • 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.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove the lower steering column shroud. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .

  3. Object Number: 324906  Size: SH
  4. Remove the electrical automatic transmission shift lock control actuator from the steering column.
  5. Use a small screwdriver to pry the electrical automatic transmission shift lock control actuator from the steering column jacket assembly.
  6. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 324906  Size: SH
  1. Install the electrical automatic transmission shift lock control actuator onto the steering column jacket assembly.
  2. Put the steering column in the NEUTRAL position.


    Object Number: 324912  Size: SH
  3. Adjust the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator.
  4. 2.1. Pull out the tab (1) on the adjuster block side (2) of the electrical automatic transmission shift lock control actuator.
    2.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) to disengage the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the actuator as possible.
    2.3. Lock the adjuster block in place by pushing inward on the tab (1).
  5. Inspect the electrical automatic transmission shift lock control actuator.
  6. 3.1. The electrical automatic transmission shift lock control actuator must lock the shift lever clevis when the shift lever clevis is put into the PARK position.
    3.2. Turn the ignition to the ON position and depress the brake pedal in order to move the gear shift lever out of the PARK position. The actuator will be energized.
    3.3. Readjust the electrical automatic transmission shift lock control actuator if needed.
  7. Install the lower shroud. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .