GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
  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 switch.
  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 to Step 9.
  9. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

  10. Object Number: 1246740  Size: SH
  11. Disengage lock in adjuster body by squeezing release tabs and pulling away from cable body. Cable should move freely within adjuster body.
  12. Readjust the cable connector as outlined.

  13. Object Number: 1246849  Size: SH
  14. Push the cable adjustment feature until all slack is removed from cable and no gap exists between cable end and adjustment feature.

  15. Object Number: 1246812  Size: SH
  16. Depress cable lock.
  17. Retest the operation.
  18. If the ignition key cannot be removed in the PARK position, repeat adjustment procedure until key can be moved from the ignition.
  19. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.