2003 Cadillac Escalade EXTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Installation Procedure

  1. Firmly install the shift lock control actuator onto the steering column jacket and the cable shift cam.
  2. Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Installing Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator
    G02112362Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Adjust the shift lock control actuator (with the shift lever clevis in the neutral position) in the following way:
    1. 3.1 Pull out the tab (1) on the adjuster block side (2) of the shift lock control actuator.
    2. 3.2 Press on the adjuster block (2) to compress the internal adjuster spring which disengages the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block (2) as far away from the actuator as possible.
    3. 3.3 Lock the adjuster block (2) in place by pushing in on the tab (1).
  4. Inspect the shift lock control actuator for the following items:
    1. 4.1. The shift lock control actuator must lock the shift lever clevis when the shift lever clevis is put into the park position.
    2. 4.2. Depress the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the park position.
    3. 4.3. The actuator will be energized.
    4. 4.4. Readjust the shift lock control actuator if needed.
    Fig 2: Adjusting Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator
    G02112363Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the BCM. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT in Body Control System.
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 in SIR.
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