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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 324906  Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SRS system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SRS Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SRS components or the SRS wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SRS components or the SRS wiring, disable the SRS system. Refer to Disabling the SRS System in SRS.

  1. Disable the SRS system. Refer to Disabling the SRS in SRS.
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Put the shift lever clevis into the neutral position.
  4. Use a small screwdriver in order to pry the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator away from the steering column jacket assembly and the cable shift cam assembly.
  5. Remove the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 324906  Size: SH
  1. Firmly install the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator onto the steering column jacket assembly and the cable shift cam assembly.

  2. Object Number: 324912  Size: SH
  3. Adjust the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator (with the shift lever clevis in the neutral position). Use the following steps:
  4. 2.1. Pull out the tab (1) on the adjuster block side (2) of the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator.
    2.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) in order to compress the internal adjuster spring which disengages the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the actuator as possible.
    2.3. Lock the adjuster block (2) in place by pushing in on the tab (1).
  5. Inspect the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator for the following items:
  6. 3.1. The automatic transmission shift lock control actuator must lock the shift lever clevis when the shift lever clevis is put into the park position.
    3.2. Depress the brake pedel in order to move the shift lever out of the park position.
    3.3. The actuator will be energized.
    3.4. Readjust the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator if needed.
  7. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle .
  8. Enable the SRS system. Refer to Enabling the SRS in SRS.