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Cable-Park Lock: Removal

Fig 1: Ignition Key/Switch Positions
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1 - LOCK
2 - ACC
3 - ON
4 - START
  1. 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
  2. Remove the lower instrument panel trim as necessary to access the park lock cable.
  3. Disconnect park lock cable (1) from ignition cylinder (2). See Fig 2.
    Fig 3: Gearshift and Park Lock Cable at Shifter Assembly
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    1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
    2 - ADJUSTMENT NUT
    3 - SHIFT CABLE
    4 - SHIFT CABLE ATTACHEMENT
    5 -PARK LOCK CABLE
  4. Remove the floor console as necessary for access to the park lock cable. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
  5. If necessary, remove the bolts holding the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the shifter assembly and remove the shield.
  6. Disconnect the park lock cable (5) from the shift mechanism. Release retention tab using suitable screwdriver. See Fig 3.