Cable-Park Lock: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Ignition Key/Switch Positions

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1 - LOCK

2 - ACC

3 - ON

4 - START

Place ignition key in the 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

Remove the lower instrument panel trim as necessary to access the park lock cable.

Disconnect park lock cable (4) from ignition cylinder (3). See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Park Lock Cable at Shifter

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1 - PARK LOCK CABLE

2 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY

3 - SHIFT MECHANISM CAM

Remove the floor console as necessary for access to the park lock cable. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
If necessary, remove the bolts holding the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the floorpan and remove the shield.
Disconnect the park lock cable from the shift mechanism. See Fig 3. Release retention tab using suitable screwdriver.