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With Column Shift



AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT (COLUMN SHIFT)

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the knee bolster bracket. Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left





2. Disconnect the automatic shift lock actuator electrical connector.

3. Remove the actuator from the steering column ball studs.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the automatic shift lock control actuator to the steering column ball studs.

2. Connect the automatic shift lock actuator electrical connector.

3. Place the column in the neutral position.





4. Adjust the automatic shift lock actuator.
4.1. Pull out the tab (1) on the adjuster block side (2) of the actuator.
4.2. Press on the adjuster block (2) in order to compress the internal adjuster spring and disengage the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block as far away from the actuator as possible.
4.3. Lock in place by pushing in on the tab (1).

5. Inspect the actuator
^ The actuator must lock the shift lever clevis when you place the clevis in the park position.
^ If you can move the shift lever without pressing on the brake pedal. readjust the actuator.

6. Install the knee bolster bracket.