GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Shift the park lever into neutral.
  2. Remove the console trim plate.

  3. Object Number: 301685  Size: SH
  4. Remove the cable end cap from the transmission park/neutral position switch lever.

  5. Object Number: 291741  Size: SH
  6. Remove the cable from the bracket by disengaging the lock button.
  7. Remove the right sound insulator.
  8. Disconnect the courtesy light in the right sound insulator.
  9. Disconnect the auxiliary power outlet connector.
  10. Remove the knee bolster trim panel.
  11. Remove the right console trim panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  12. Remove the bolt that retains the park lock cable to the console.
  13. Turn the ignition switch to the run position.
  14. Remove the right hand IP closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .

  15. Object Number: 339402  Size: SH
  16. Depress the locking tab (1) on the cable and pull the cable out of the back of the ignition switch. The locking tab is located on the bottom of the ignition switch facing the 6 o'clock position.
  17. Remove the park lock cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the run position.

  2. Object Number: 339402  Size: SH
  3. Route the park lock cable through the IP in the same manner in which it was removed. Align the park lock cable locking tab (1) with the slot in the ignition switch and snap the cable into the switch. The locking tab should face downward at the 6 o'clock position.
  4. Install the right side IP closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 291741  Size: SH
  6. Connect the park lock cable to the park lock cam on the shifter and slide the cable housing into the shifter.
  7. Install the bolt that retains the park lock cable to the console.
  8. Connect the auxiliary power connector to the right console side panel.
  9. Install the right console side panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  10. Install the knee bolster trim panel.
  11. Connect the courtesy light connector to the right sound insulator.
  12. Install the right sound insulator.

  13. Object Number: 301685  Size: SH
  14. Install the console trim plate.