Lumina V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
Parking Lock Cable: Service and Repair
4T60-E Automatic Transaxle
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect in Starting and Charging.
2. Remove the console. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicator.
3. Gain access to the park/lock cable at the column. Refer to Steering Wheel and Column On-Vehicle Service.
4. Place the transaxle shift control lever in the PARK position.
IMPORTANT: Ensure the ignition key is in the RUN position. Do NOT attempt to proceed to Step 6 with the key in any other position.
5. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
6. Slip a screwdriver blade into the slot provided in the ignition switch inhibitor.
7. Use the screwdriver to depress the cable latch.
8. Pull the cable from the inhibitor.
9. Remove the park/lock cable at the shift control.
10. Remove the cable retainer from the park/lock cable at the shift control.
11. Remove the park/lock cable.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Ensure the cable lock button is in the UP position.
2. Ensure the shift lever is in the PARK position.
3. Install the park/lock cable.
4. Snap the cable connector into the shifter base.
5. Install the cable retainer to the park/lock cable at the shift control.
6. Ensure the ignition key is in the RUN position.
7. Snap the cable into the inhibitor housing.
IMPORTANT: Ensure the ignition key is in the LOCK position. Do NOT attempt to insert the cable with the key in any other position.
