Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: All shiftier 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 shiftier assembly will require a cable clip replacement.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint System.
Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Fig 1: Installing Park Lock Cable Onto Control Assembly

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Using the J 36346 , disconnect the shiftier cable from the control assembly pin.
Remove the shiftier cable retainer clip and remove the cable from the control assembly. Discard the clip.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Park Lock Cable Assembly From Pin On Control Assembly

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Disconnect the park lock cable assembly from the pin on the control assembly.
Depress the tab on the park lock cable and remove the cable from the control assembly. Discard the park lock cable clip.

Fig 3: Indicator Bulb

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Remove the indicator bulb by rotating the bulb a 1/4 turn and pulling out.

Fig 4: Connecting Control Assembly Electrical Connectors

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Disconnect the control assembly electrical connectors.

Fig 5: Control Assembly & Nuts

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Remove the nuts from the control assembly.
Remove the control assembly and replace if necessary.