Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2004)
9. Remove the shipping cover gauge.
10. Turn the key to the OFF position.
11. Snap the control cable end onto the shift park/lock lever pin.
12. Push the cable connector hose forward in order to remove any slack.
13. With no load applied to the connector nose. snap the cable connector lock button down.
Important: Test for proper operation of the park/lock control cable before installing the steering column to the instrument panel.
14. Raise and connect the steering column.
15. Tighten the lower steering column bracket bolts.
16. Install the knee bolster.
17. Install the left sound insulator.
18. Install the console.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.
Inspection Procedure
Important:
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No gap may exist between the metal terminal stop and the protruding end of the white plastic collar. If a gap does exist between the terminal stop
and the collar, adjust the position of the park lock cable.
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The white plastic collar must be flush or recessed about 1 mm (0.04 inch) within the ignition park lock housing. If the white plastic collar is not in
the proper location, adjust the position of the park lock cable.
1. Ensure that the terminal stop on the end of the park/lock cable is touching the white collar that protrudes from the ignition switch. Complete the
following steps in order to inspect:
1.1.
Turn the lock cylinder to the OFF position.
1.2.
Place the floor shift lever into the P (Park) position.
1.3.
Verify the correct position of the terminal stop.
2. Ensure that the lock cylinder remains in the Lock position.
3. Ensure that the floor shift lever remains in the P (Park) position.
4. Gently depress the park/lock button on the floor shift lever until resistance is felt.
5. Verify that the white plastic collar travels no more than 1.5 mm (0.06 inch). The floor shift lever must not come out of P (Park).
6. With the lock cylinder On, verify proper movement of the floor shift lever through all of the gear selections.
7. While moving the floor shift lever through all of the drive gears, verify that the lock cylinder cannot be turned to the OFF position.
