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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013SILVERADO 1500 LS, 4D PICKUP, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSSHIFT LOCK CONTROL SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ACTUATOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS, 4D Pickup, RWD
Installation Procedure
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS, 4D Pickup, RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
- Firmly install the shift lock control actuator onto the steering column jacket and the cable shift cam.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Place the shift lever clevis into the neutral position.
- Adjust the shift lock control actuator (with the shift lever clevis in the neutral position) in the following way:
- Pull out the tab (1) on the adjuster block side (2) of the shift lock control actuator.
- 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.
- Place the shift lever into the park position.
- Lock the adjuster block (2) in place by pushing in on the tab (1).
- Inspect the shift lock control actuator for the following items:
- The shift lock control actuator must lock the shift lever clevis when the shift lever clevis is put into the park position.
- Depress the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the park position.
- The actuator will be energized.
- Readjust the shift lock control actuator if needed.
- Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Without RPO SLT) , Knee Bolster Replacement (With RPO SLT) .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.