Shift Interlock Solenoid: Service and Repair

Brake Shift Interlock Actuator

Removal and Installation

1. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches. Please refer to the appropriate location of the front air bag sensors. The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Wait at least one minute before proceeding with the procedure to allow the backup power supply to deplete its energy.





2. Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
1. Remove the screws and position the hood release handle out of the way.
2. Remove the two screws from the lower steering column opening finish panel.
3. Pull outward to release the retaining clips and remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.





3. Remove the five bolts and the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.





4. Remove the four nuts and lower the steering column.





5. Remove the three bolts and separate the insert plate and shift lock actuator from the steering column.





6. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the insert plate and shift lock actuator.

7. NOTE: The shift lock actuator clip is an assembly aid for the assembly plant. It is not necessary to install a new clip for installation.





Remove and discard the clip.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.