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Shift Interlock Solenoid: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Starting and Charging.
2. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Impala) or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Monte Carlo) in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
3. Disconnect electrical connector from the A/T shift lock control (2).





4. Remove both ends of the Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control from pivot points (1).

Installation Procedure





1. Install the A/T shift lock control upper clip onto upper pivot point, and lower clip onto the lower pivot point.
2. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Impala) or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Monte Carlo) in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
3. Install the electrical connector to the A/T shift lock control.
4. Connect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Starting and Charging.