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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Park Lock Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: All shifter cable and park lock cable clips are one time usage only. Any service repair requiring cables to be disconnected from the transaxle control cable bracket or shifter assembly will require a cable clip replacement.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement removal procedure in Body and Accessories.
  3. Remove the lock cylinder bezel from the steering column shroud by carefully prying with a thin bladed screwdriver.

    4. Object Number: 898184 Size: SH
  4. Remove the shroud fasteners and remove the steering column upper and lower shroud panels.
  5. Make sure the key is in the OFF position.

    6. Object Number: 944473 Size: SH
  6. Squeeze the tabs on the park lock cable clip and pull upward to disengage from the control assembly. Discard the clip.

    7. Object Number: 944454 Size: SH
  7. Disengage the retaining tabs and remove the park lock cable assembly from the ignition module.
  8. Remove the park lock cable from the control assembly.
  9. Remove the park lock cable assembly from the vehicle and note routing.

    10. Object Number: 988254 Size: SH
  10. Using a screwdriver, push on the black tab to release the end fitting. Discard the end fitting.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 988254 Size: SH
  1. Install a new end fitting on the park lock cable.

    2. Object Number: 944454 Size: SH
  2. Snap the park lock cable assembly onto the ignition module.

    3. Object Number: 944473 Size: SH
  3. Install the park lock cable onto the control assembly, using a new clip.

    4. Object Number: 945262 Size: SH
  4. Install the park lock cable end terminal onto the control assembly by aligning the cable fitting to the pin and pushing forward. When installing, be sure not to install the cable end fitting on an angle or push down on the cable portion as this may cause cable to misadjust.

    5. Object Number: 944424 Size: SH
  5. Verify the control assembly is in the P - Park position. Lock the adjuster piece into place by pushing in on the tab.

    6. Object Number: 898184 Size: SH
  6. Install the shroud fasteners and install the steering column upper and lower shroud panels.
  7. Install the lock cylinder bezel onto the steering column shroud.
  8. Perform the operation inspection. Refer to Park Lock Cable Replacement procedure in this section.
  9. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement procedure in Body and Accessories.
  10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .