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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 107 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - INTRODUCTION & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPARK LOCK CABLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Ensure the shift lever is in the PARK position.
  2. Install the park/lock cable.
  3. Snap the cable into the shifter control-housing base.
  4. Ensure that the ignition key is in the RUN position.
    5. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the ignition key is in the RUN position. Do not attempt to insert cable with the key in any other position.
  5. Install the cable into the inhibitor housing.
  6. Turn key to LOCK position.
    7. Fig 1: Cable On Shift Control Lever
    GM1246640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the cable on the shift control lever by sliding the cable over the park lever pin.
    8. Fig 2: Disengaging Lock In Cable Adjuster Body
    GM1246740Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disengage the lock in the cable adjuster body by squeezing the release tabs and pulling away from the adjuster body. Cable should be freely within the adjuster body.
    9. Fig 3: Pushing Cable Adjustment Feature
    GM1246849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Push the cable adjustment feature until all slack is removed from cable and no gap exists between cable end and adjustment feature.
    10. Fig 4: Depressing Cable Lock
    GM1246812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Depress cable lock.
  11. Inspect the functional operation of the park/lock cable. Refer to Park Lock Cable Adjustment .
  12. Install the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  13. Install the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  14. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
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