Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: View Of Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator
    GM324906Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Firmly install the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator onto the steering column jacket assembly and the cable shift cam assembly.
  2. Connect the electrical connector.
  3. Fig 2: Adjusting Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator
    GM324912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Adjust the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator (with the shift lever clevis in the neutral position) in the following way:
    1. Pull out the tab (1) on the adjuster block side (2) of the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator.
    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. Lock the adjuster block (2) in place by pushing in on the tab (1).
  5. Inspect the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator for the following items:
    1. The automatic transmission shift lock control actuator must lock the shift lever clevis when the shift lever clevis is put into the park position.
    2. Depress the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the park position.
    3. The actuator will be energized.
    4. Readjust the automatic transmission shift lock control actuator if needed.
  6. Install the body control module bracket. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
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