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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Park Lock Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 341077 Size: SH
  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the left side instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the instrument panel driver knee bolster and deflector. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  4. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Remove the body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Place the transmission control into the PARK position.

    7. Object Number: 553197 Size: SH
  7. Remove the steering column mounting bolts (2).
  8. Remove the steering column mounting nuts (1).
  9. Lower the steering column.
  10. Reposition the floor carpet until the retaining clip on the tunnel is accessible.

    11. Object Number: 645198 Size: SH
  11. Open the retaining clip (2) on the driver side of the tunnel and remove the park lock cable (1).

    12. Object Number: 165282 Size: SH
  12. Remove the park lock cable clip from the stud on the front of dash.

    13. Object Number: 341078 Size: SH

    Important: Do not proceed to the next step with the ignition key in any other position.

  13. Turn the ignition key to the RUN (4) position.

    14. Object Number: 208257 Size: SH
  14. Release the park lock cable from the inhibitor attached to the steering column.
    15. 14.1. Insert a small flat bladed screwdriver into the inhibitor slot.
    14.2. Depress the park lock cable latch.
    14.3. Gently pull the park lock cable from the inhibitor.

    Object Number: 165285 Size: SH
  15. Disconnect the park lock cable from the control lever pin.
  16. Remove the park lock cable from the transmission control base.
  17. Remove the park lock cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 341077 Size: SH
  1. Install the park lock cable to the vehicle.
  2. Place the transmission control into the PARK position.

    3. Object Number: 642259 Size: SH
  3. Snap the cable connector lock button (1) to the UP position.

    4. Object Number: 165285 Size: SH
  4. Install the park lock cable to the transmission control base. Do not connect the park lock cable to the control lever pin at this time.

    5. Object Number: 341078 Size: SH

    Important: Do not proceed to the next step with the ignition key in any other position.

  5. Turn the ignition key to the RUN (4) position.

    6. Object Number: 208257 Size: SH
  6. Snap the park lock cable into the inhibitor on the steering column.
  7. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position.

    8. Object Number: 642259 Size: SH
  8. Connect the park lock cable to the control lever pin.
  9. Push the cable connector forward in order to remove slack.
  10. With no load applied to the connector nose, snap the cable connector lock button (1) down.

    11. Object Number: 165282 Size: SH
  11. Install the park lock cable clip to the stud on the front of dash.

    12. Object Number: 645198 Size: SH
  12. Install the park lock cable (1) to the retaining clip (2) on the driver side of the tunnel. Close the clip.
  13. Reinstall the floor carpet.

    14. Object Number: 553197 Size: SH
  14. Raise the steering column.

    15. Caution: In order to ensure the intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the driver, perform the following:

       • Tighten the steering column lower fasteners before you tighten the steering column upper fasteners. Failure to do this can damage the steering column.
       • Tighten the steering column fasteners to the specified torque. Overtightening the upper steering column fasteners could affect the steering column collapse.

  15. Install the shim to the outboard bracket stud.
  16. Finger start the steering column mounting nuts (1).

    17. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  17. Install the steering column mounting bolts (2).

    18. Tighten
    Tighten the steering column mounting bolts (2) and nuts (1) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  18. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  19. Install the instrument panel driver knee bolster and deflector. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  20. Install the left side instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  21. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

Functional Operation

    Object Number: 341077 Size: SH
  1. Place the transmission control in the PARK position.

    2. Object Number: 341078 Size: SH
  2. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position (2).
  3. Transmission control should not be able to be moved to another position.
  4. The ignition key should be able to be removed from the ignition.
  5. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
  6. Place the transmission control in the NEUTRAL position.
  7. The ignition key should not be able to be removed from the ignition.
  8. If the above functional checks were met, the adjustment is complete.

    9. Object Number: 642259 Size: SH
  9. If the ignition key can be removed in NEUTRAL, snap connector lock button (1) to the UP position and repeat steps 9 and 10 of the installation procedure.
  10. If the ignition key cannot be removed in the PARK position, snap the connector lock button (1) to the UP position.
  11. Move the cable connector nose rearward until the ignition key can be removed from the ignition.
  12. Snap the lock button (1) down.