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Shift Lock Solenoid: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Place the gearshift lever in Park position. Remove the left closeout insulator panel. See LEFT SIDE INSULATOR PANEL  . Loosen the left front carpet to allow access to the park lock cable routing.
  2. Remove the 4 steering column bolts and lower the steering column. See appropriate STEERING COLUMNS article in STEERING.
    3. NOTE: Do not attempt to perform this step with the ignition key in any other position except RUN.
  3. Turn the ignition key to RUN position. Slip a flat blade screwdriver into the slot provided in the ignition switch inhibitor. Depress the cable latch and pull the park lock cable from the inhibitor.
  4. Remove the radio and console trim plates. See CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM  and CONSOLE TRIM PLATE  . Remove the park lock cable at the shift control assembly. Remove the park lock cable from the vehicle.
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