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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2001 🢒 Century 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle

Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift


    Object Number: 368510 Size: SH
  1. Install the lock bolt spring (3) into the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  2. Position the cutout in the lock bolt assembly (4) at the 6 o'clock position.
  3. Install the lock bolt assembly (4) into the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  4. Push the lock bolt assembly (4) into the steering column tilt head assembly (5) until the lock bolt assembly (4) is flush with the steering column tilt head assembly (5).
  5. Align the electronic lock module assembly (2) with the steering column tilt head assembly (5).

    6. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  6. Screw the 3 pan head tapping screws (1) into the electronic lock module assembly (2).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the 3 pan head tapping screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 306272 Size: SH
  7. Install the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (1) onto the electronic lock module assembly.
  8. Screw the 2 tapping screws (2) into the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (1).

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 tapping screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 368489 Size: SH
  9. Install the electric park lock (2) onto the electronic lock module assembly (1).

    10. Object Number: 368484 Size: SH
  10. Screw the TORX® head screw (1) into the electric park lock (3).

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the TORX® head screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  11. Reconnect the connector (2) to the electric park lock (3).

    12. Object Number: 306267 Size: SH
  12. Install the key alarm connector (1) onto the electronic lock module assembly (2).
    13. 12.1. Push the key alarm connector (1) into the electronic lock module assembly (2).
    12.2. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees so that the key alarm connector locks into place.
    12.3. Install the steering column lock cylinder set only. Refer to Steering Column Lock Cylinder Set - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  13. Install the steering column tilt head housing. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

Electronic Column Lock Module - Assemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift

Tools Required

J 41396 Park Lock Cable Pliers


    Object Number: 306295 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the electronic lock module assembly (1) and secure using 3 pan head tapping screws (2).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the 3 pan head tapping screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 324882 Size: SH
  2. Install the ignition and key alarm switch assembly (3) onto the electronic lock module assembly (2).
  3. Install the 2 tapping screws into the electronic lock module assembly (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 tapping screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  4. Install the key alarm connector (1) onto the electronic lock module assembly (2).
  5. Install the steering column lock cylinder set only. Refer to Steering Column Lock Cylinder Set - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

    6. Object Number: 324874 Size: SH
  6. Connect the park lock cable assembly (1) using the following steps:
    7. • The lock cylinder should be in the OFF-LOCK position.
    • The locking tab at the end of the park lock cable assembly (1) must be installed into the electronic lock module assembly.

    Object Number: 324884 Size: SH
  7. Adjust the park lock cable assembly using the following steps:
    8. 7.1. Use the shift lever clevis to put the column in the PARK position.
    7.2. Put the ignition switch in the OFF-LOCK position. Remove the key.
    7.3. Unlock the adjuster ring (1) on the park lock cable assembly with J 41396 .
    7.4. Pull on the cable until the park lock latch contacts the shift lever clevis. Release the cable.
    7.5. Lock the adjuster ring (1) securely in place on the park lock cable assembly with J 41396 .
  8. Inspect the park lock cable assembly using the following steps:
    9. 8.1. Put the lock cylinder in the OFF-LOCK position. The shift lever clevis should not be able to shift out of the PARK position.
    8.2. Turn the key to the RUN position and put the shift lever clevis in the NEUTRAL position.
    8.3. With the shift lever clevis in the NEUTRAL position the lock cylinder should not be able to go into the OFF-LOCK position.
    8.4. Put the shift lever clevis into the PARK position.
    8.5. Put the lock cylinder in the OFF-LOCK position and then remove the key.
  9. Install the steering column tilt head housing. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Head Housing - Assemble - Off Vehicle .