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Park Lock Cable: Installation

  1. Install the park lock cable to the vehicle. Place the transmission in Park. Snap the cable connector lock button (1) to the UP position. See Figure .
  2. Install the park lock cable to the transmission control base. Do not connect the park lock cable to the control lever pin at this time.
    NOTE: Do not proceed to the next step with the ignition key in any other position.
  3. Turn the ignition key to the RUN (4) position. Snap the park lock cable into the inhibitor on the steering column. See Figure . Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position.
  4. Connect the park lock cable to the control lever pin. Push the cable connector forward in order to remove slack. With no load applied to the connector nose, snap the cable connector lock button (1) down. See Figure . Install the park lock cable clip to the stud on the front of dash.
  5. Install the park lock cable (1) to the retaining clip (2) on the driver side of the tunnel. See Figure . Close the clip.
  6. Reinstall the floor carpet. Raise the steering column.
    7. WARNING: In order to ensure the intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the driver, perform the following: tighten the steering column lower fasteners before you tighten the steering column upper fasteners. Failure to do this can damage the steering column. Tighten the steering column fasteners to the specified torque. Overtightening the upper steering column fasteners could affect the steering column collapse.
  7. Install the shim to the outboard bracket stud. Finger start the steering column mounting nuts (1). Install the steering column mounting bolts (2). See Figure . Tighten the steering column mounting bolts (2) and nuts (1) to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).
  8. Install the front floor console. See FLOOR CONSOLE  . Install the left body hinge lower ("A" pillar) trim panel. Install the instrument panel driver knee bolster and deflector. See KNEE BOLSTER (LEFT SIDE)  .
  9. Install the left side instrument panel insulator. See INSULATOR PANEL (LEFT SIDE)  . Enable the SIR system. See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
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