GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 AURA 🢒 Driver Information and Entertainment 🢒 Displays and Gages 🢒 Park Lock Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  3. Place the transmission shift control lever in the PARK position.

    4. Object Number: 1765056 Size: SH
  4. Remove the park lock cable end (1) from the park lock lever by sliding the cable end reward off the park lock lever pin.
  5. Release the park lock cable retainer (2) from the shift control base.
  6. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  7. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.

    8. Object Number: 1765059 Size: SH

    Important: Ensure the ignition key is in the RUN position. Do NOT attempt to remove the park lock cable with the key in any other position.

  8. Using a screwdriver, release the cable from the ignition switch inhibitor by depressing the cable latch (1).
  9. Remove the park lock cable from the inhibitor housing.
  10. Attach a long piece of mechanics wire to the end of the park lock cable before removing the cable. The wire will assist with installation of the new cable.
  11. Remove the park lock cable from the vehicle.
  12. Remove the mechanics wire from the park lock cable.

Installation Procedure
  1. Attach the mechanics wire to the park lock cable in order to assist with installation of the cable.
  2. Install the park lock cable to the vehicle.
  3. Remove the mechanics wire from the park lock cable.
  4. Ensure the shift lever is in the PARK position.
  5. Ensure that the ignition key is in the RUN position.

    6. Object Number: 1765058 Size: SH

    Important: Ensure that the ignition key is in the RUN position. Do not attempt to insert the park lock cable with the key in any other position.

  6. Install the cable (1) into the inhibitor housing.
  7. Turn key to LOCK position.

    8. Object Number: 1765056 Size: SH
  8. Attach the park lock cable to the shift control base. Ensure the park lock cable retainer (2) is fully secured to the shift control base.
  9. Install the park lock cable on the park lock lever by sliding the cable end (1) over the park lock lever pin.
  10. Inspect the functional operation of the park/lock cable. Refer to Park Lock Cable Adjustment .
  11. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  12. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .