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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Park Lock Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. To gain access to the park/lock cable remove the steering column filler panel. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Place the transaxle shift control lever in the PARK position.

    5. Important: Ensure the ignition key is in the RUN position. Do NOT attempt to proceed to Step 6 with the key in any other position.

  5. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
  6. Slip a screwdriver blade into the slot provided in the ignition switch inhibitor.
  7. Use the screwdriver to depress the cable latch.
  8. Pull the cable from the inhibitor.
  9. Remove the park/lock cable from the shift control.

    10. Object Number: 161186 Size: SH
  10. Remove the cable retainer from the park/lock cable at the shift control.
  11. Remove the park/lock cable.

Installation Procedure
  1. Ensure the cable lock button is in the UP position.
  2. Ensure the shift lever is in the PARK position.
  3. Install the park/lock cable.
  4. Install the cable connector to the shifter base.

    5. Object Number: 161186 Size: SH
  5. Install the cable retainer to the park/lock cable to the shift control.
  6. Ensure the ignition key is in the RUN position.
  7. Install the cable to the inhibitor housing.

    8. Important: Ensure the ignition key is in the LOCK position. Do NOT attempt to insert the cable with the key in any other position.

  8. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position.
  9. Install the cable end to the shifter park lock lever pin.
  10. Push the cable connector nose forward to remove the slack.
  11. Install the cable connector lock button down using no load applied to the connector nose.
  12. Install the steering column filler panel. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  13. Inspect the functional operation of the park/lock cable. Refer to Park Lock Cable Adjustment .
  14. Install the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  15. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.