Cable-Park Lock: Installation

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Fig 1: Ignition Key/Switch Positions

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1 - LOCK

2 - ACC

3 - ON

4 - START

Verify that ignition key is in ACC (2) position. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Park Lock Cable at Ignition Cylinder

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1 - RETAINER

2 - CONNECTOR

3 - IGNITION CYLINDER

4 - PARK LOCK CABLE

Install the park lock cable (4) to the ignition cylinder (3). Secure the cable to instrument panel at retainer. See Fig 2.

Install any instrument panel trim that was removed to access the park lock cable.

Fig 3: Park Lock Cable at Shifter

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1 - PARK LOCK CABLE

2 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

3 - SHIFT MECHANISM CAM

Route park lock cable towards shift mechanism.
Connect the park lock cable core to shift mechanism cam (3), and then secure cable housing to shift mechanism. See Fig 3.
Adjust the park lock cable. Refer to ADJUSTMENTS - BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK .
If necessary, install the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the floorpan and install the bolts to hold the shield to the floorpan.
Install the floor console assembly. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION)