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Park Lock Cable

    Fig 1: Park Lock Cable
    GM631864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Place the shift lever in the PARK position.
  2. Place the ignition key in the LOCK position.
  3. Ensure the shift lever cannot move to another position. The ignition key should be removable from the ignition lock cylinder.
  4. Place the ignition key in the RUN position.
  5. Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
  6. Ensure that the ignition key cannot turn to the LOCK position.
  7. The system is properly adjusted if the above conditions are met. Proceed to step 13.
  8. If the above conditions are not met proceed with the adjustment procedure.
  9. Pull the cable connector lock back to the UP position.
  10. Adjust the cable connector as outlined.
    1. Push the cable connector nose forward to remove the slack.
    2. Push the cable connector lock button down.
  11. Check the operation.
  12. If the ignition key cannot be removed in the PARK position, then pull the connector lock button to the UP position.
  13. Move the cable connector nose rearward until the key can be removed from the ignition.
  14. Push the lock button down.
  15. Install the cable into the clips to provide the correct routing.
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