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3T40 Automatic Transaxle

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the steering wheel.
2. Remove the steering wheel covers.
3. Ensure that the locking tab of the park lock cable end fully attaches to the column housing. Assemble the cable as needed. Replace the cable if the locking tab is damaged.
4. Remove the console
5. Place the shift lever into PARK.
6. Move the locking button on the shifter end of the park lock cable adjuster body to UNLOCK.
7. Turn the ignition key to RUN. Do not start the engine. Verify that the instrument panel lights illuminate.
8. Perform the following steps in order to ensure that the BTSI Solenoid activates fully:
^ Fully compress the adjuster body spring.
^ Release the adjuster body spring.
9. Move the locking button on the shifter end of the park lock cable adjuster body to LOCK.
10. Turn the ignition key to OFF-LOCK.
11. Complete a park lock system test again in order to ensure proper operation of the lock system. If the system needs further adjustment, perform the following steps:
11.1. Place the shift lever into PARK.
11.2. Move the locking button on the shifter end of the park lock cable adjuster body to UNLOCK.
11.3. Turn the ignition key to RUN. Do not start the engine.
Verify that the instrument panel lights illuminate.
11.4. Perform the following steps in order to ensure that the BTSI Solenoid activates fully:
^ Fully compress the adjuster body spring.
^ Release the adjuster body spring.
11.5. Move the locking button on the shifter end of the park lock cable adjuster body to LOCK.
11.6. Turn the ignition key to OFF LOCK.
11.7. Complete a park lock system test again in order to ensure proper operation of the lock system.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the steering wheel covers.
2. Install the steering wheel.
3. Install the console.