Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
Parking Lock Cable: Service and Repair
Park Lock Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the console.
3. Remove the knee bolster.
4. Loosen the lower steering column bracket bolts.
5. Lower the steering column.
6. Place the transmission shift lever in the PARK position.
Important: Do not proceed to the next step with the key in any position other than the RUN position.
7. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
8. Insert a screwdriver blade into the slot provided in the ignition switch inhibitor.
9. Depress the cable latch. Pull the control cable from the inhibitor.
10. Push the cable connector lock button at the shifter base to the up position.
11. Unsnap the cable from the park/lock lever pin.
12. Depress the two cable latches. Remove the control cable latches from the automatic transmission control.
13. Remove the control cable clips.
Installation Procedure
Important: When installing a new park/lock cable, keep the shipping cover gauge attached until you are instructed to detach it. The shipping cover
gauge will aid in the proper positioning of the cable.
