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:
• | 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. |
- Disable
the SIR system. Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
in SIR.
- Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to
Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle
.
- Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator
electrical connector.
- Put the shift lever clevis into the neutral position.
- Use a small screwdriver to pry the automatic transmission shift
lock control actuator away from the steering column jacket and the cable shift
cam assembly.
- Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator.
Installation Procedure
- Firmly install the automatic
transmission shift lock control actuator onto the steering column jacket and
the cable shift cam assembly.
- Connect the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator
electrical connector.
- Adjust the automatic transmission
shift lock control actuator (with the shift lever clevis in the neutral position)
in the following way:
3.1. | Pull out the tab (1) on the adjuster block side (2)
of the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator. |
3.2. | Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal
adjuster spring which disengages the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block (2)
as far away from the actuator as possible. |
3.3. | Lock the adjuster block (2) in place by pushing in on the
tab (1). |
- Inspect the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator
for the following items:
4.1. | The automatic transmission shift lock control actuator must lock
the shift lever clevis when the shift lever clevis is put into the park position. |
4.2. | Turn the ignition to the ON position and depress the brake pedel
to move the shift lever out of the park position. The actuator will be energized. |
4.3. | Readjust the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator
if needed. |
- Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to
Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle
.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
Enabling the SIR System
in SIR.