Shift Interlock Systems: Removal & Installation Oldsmobile Alero I

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Note. For additional steering column and related component information, see appropriate STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT or STEERING COLUMNS article in STEERING.

Note. Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Removal (Alero)

1. Remove the front floor console trim plate. See «CONSOLE TRIM PLATE»(ref-132649-S03452728062002013000000).
2. Gently pull rearward on the bottom of the instrument panel (IP) accessory trim plate to disengage the retainers. (Scheme 112) Disconnect the vacuum hoses and the electrical connectors from the HVAC controls. (Scheme 113)
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the 12-volt power supply. Remove the 12-volt power supply from the IP accessory trim plate, if required. Remove trim plate.

Installation

1. Install the HVAC controls to the IP accessory trim plate. (Scheme 113) Install the 12-volt power supply to the IP accessory trim plate, if required.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the 12-volt power supply. Connect the vacuum hoses and the electrical connectors to the HVAC controls.
3. Install the IP accessory trim plate, pressing the plate into place until fully seated. (Scheme 112) Install the front floor console trim plate. See «CONSOLE TRIM PLATE»(ref-132649-S03452728062002013000000).

Scheme 112

Scheme 113

Removal (Grand Am)

1. Apply the park brake. Place gearshift lever in the LOW position. Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the ignition switch bezel. Using a flat-bladed tool, disengage the accessory trim plate from the instrument panel. (Scheme 114) Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. Remove the cigar lighter from the accessory trim plate. See «CIGAR LIGHTER ASSEMBLY (GRAND AM)»(ref-132649-S14603978642002013000000). Remove the instrument panel accessory switch mounting plate bracket bolts and bracket. (Scheme 114) Remove the accessory trim plate.

Scheme 114

1. Install the instrument panel accessory switch mounting plate bracket and bolts. (Scheme 114) Tighten the instrument panel accessory switch mounting plate bracket bolts to 27 INCH lbs. (3 N.m). Install the cigar lighter to the instrument panel accessory trim plate. See «CIGAR LIGHTER ASSEMBLY (GRAND AM)»(ref-132649-S14603978642002013000000). Connect the electrical connectors.
2. Install the instrument panel accessory trim plate by pressing the plate into place until fully seated. (Scheme 114) Install the ignition switch bezel. Press the bezel into place until fully seated. Place gearshift lever in the Park position. Release the parking brake.

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the center console. See «CONSOLE»(ref-132649-S16127403752002013000000).
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/T shift lock control solenoid. (Scheme 115) Remove both ends of the AT shift lock control solenoid from pivot points (1). (Scheme 116)

Scheme 115

Scheme 116

1. Install the upper clip of the AT shift lock control solenoid onto the upper pivot point, and the lower clip onto the lower pivot point. (Scheme 116) Install the center console. See «CONSOLE»(ref-132649-S16127403752002013000000).
2. Connect the electrical connector to the AT shift lock control solenoid. (Scheme 115) Connect the negative battery cable.

1. Remove the cigar lighter fuse. Remove the cigar lighter element. Remove the cigar lighter socket by placing one side of the "T" portion of socket removal tool into the tab window. Angle the other side of the tool into the opposite tab window. Pull the socket straight out. (Scheme 117)
2. Remove the tool from the lighter socket. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cigar lighter socket. Remove the cigar lighter retainer using your index finger. Pull the retainer out. (Scheme 118)

Scheme 117

Scheme 118

1. Position the cigar lighter retainer with the key to the slot into the cigar lighter hole. (Scheme 119) Install the cigar lighter retainer by pressing the retainer into place until fully seated. Connect the electrical connector to the cigar lighter socket.
2. Align the cigar lighter socket to the retainer and press the socket into place until fully seated. (Scheme 120) Install the cigar lighter fuse. Install the cigar lighter element. Inspect the lighter for proper operation.

Scheme 119

Scheme 120

1. Position the front seats to the most rearward position. Position the parking brake lever to the full upward position. Remove the mats from the instrument panel center compartment and from the front floor console rear compartment.
2. Perform one of the following procedures: For manual transmission, unsnap the shifter boot. For automatic transmission, remove the gearshift lever knob retainer and remove the gearshift lever knob.
3. Remove the trim plate from the transmission shift opening. See «CONSOLE TRIM PLATE»(ref-132649-S03452728062002013000000). Remove the rear bolts from the console storage compartment. Remove the retainers from the sides of the console. Use a small flat-bladed tool at the front edge of the console to remove the screw covers. Remove the front screws from the console.
4. Release the front retainers by pulling outward on the front sides of the console. (Scheme 121) Remove the front floor console, pulling up and rearward, guiding the boot over the parking brake lever.

Scheme 121

1. Install the front floor console, sliding forward and downward, guiding the boot over the parking brake lever. Position and engage the front retainers by pressing inward, until the retainers are fully seated. Install the rear bolts to the console storage compartment. Tighten the bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). (Scheme 121) Install the retainers to the sides of the console.
2. Install the front screws to the console. Tighten the screws to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m). (Scheme 121) Install the screw covers at the front of the console. Press the covers into place until fully seated. Install the trim plate to the transmission shift opening. See «CONSOLE TRIM PLATE»(ref-132649-S03452728062002013000000).
3. Perform one of the following procedures: For manual transmission, install the shifter boot. For automatic transmission, install the gearshift lever knob and install the gearshift lever knob retainer.
4. Install the mats to the instrument panel center compartment and to the front floor console rear compartment. Release the parking brake lever to the full downward position. Move the front seats to the original position.

1. Position the front seat to the most rearward position. Remove the gearshift lever knob retainer and remove the shift knob. Remove the front floor console trim plate. See «CONSOLE TRIM PLATE»(ref-132649-S03452728062002013000000). Remove the instrument panel accessory trim plate. See «ACCESSORY TRIM PLATE»(ref-132649-S31861588512002030800000). Lift up the front floor console armrest and remove the rubber mat from the storage compartment. Remove the rear bolts from the console storage compartment. (Scheme 121)
2. Remove the center bolts from the sides of the console. (Scheme 121) Remove the front screw covers at the front of the console, using a small flat-bladed tool at the front edge. Remove the front screws from the console. Remove the front nuts from the console bracket. Remove the front floor console, pulling up and rearward, guiding the boot over the parking brake lever.

1. Install the front floor console, sliding forward and downward, guiding the boot over the parking brake lever. Position and engage the front retainers by pressing inward, until the retainers are fully seated. Install the front nuts to the console bracket. Tighten the nuts to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m). (Scheme 121)
2. Install the center bolts to the sides of the console. Tighten the bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). Install the front screws to the console. Tighten the screws to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m). Install the screw covers at the front of the console. Press the covers into place until fully seated. Install the rear bolts to the console storage compartment. Tighten the bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). Install the instrument panel accessory trim plate. See «ACCESSORY TRIM PLATE»(ref-132649-S31861588512002030800000).
3. Install the console trim plate. See «CONSOLE TRIM PLATE»(ref-132649-S03452728062002013000000). Release the parking brake lever to the full downward position. Install the rubber mat to the storage compartment, and lower the front floor console armrest. Install the gearshift lever knob and install the shift knob retainer. Reposition the front seats to the original position.

1. Apply the parking brake. Place the gearshift lever in the Neutral position. Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the shifter knob U-clip (1). (Scheme 122) Remove the shifter knob by pulling upward.
2. Lift the console trim plate to disengage the retainers. (Scheme 123) Disconnect the traction control switch connector. Rotate the shift indicator lamp socket counterclockwise. Remove the socket from the trim plate. Release the traction control switch retainers, and remove the switch. Remove the trim plate from the transmission shift opening.

Scheme 122

Scheme 123

1. Install the traction control switch to the trim plate. Place the shift indicator lamp socket into the trim plate opening. Rotate the socket clockwise to secure. Connect the traction control switch connector. Align the trim plate retainers to the slots in the front floor console. (Scheme 123)
2. Install the trim plate. Press the trim plate into place until fully seated. Place the gearshift lever knob to the gearshift lever. Install the shifter knob U-clip (1). Press the clip into place until fully seated. (Scheme 122) Place the gearshift lever in the Park position. Release the parking brake.

1. Apply the parking brake. Position the gearshift lever in the Neutral position. Release the front floor console transmission shift opening trim plate seal, using a small flat-bladed tool. (Scheme 124)
2. Remove the front floor console trim plate seal by rotating 90 degrees and guiding it over the shift handle. (Scheme 125)

Scheme 124

Scheme 125

1. Position the front floor console trim plate seal over the gearshift lever knob by sliding down and rotating 90 degrees. (Scheme 125) Install the front floor console trim plate seal. Ensure the seal is fully seated. (Scheme 124)
2. Place the gearshift lever in the Park position. Release the parking brake.

1. Remove the Instrument Panel (IP) cluster trim plate. See «INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER TRIM»(ref-132649-S01711475152002030800000).
2. On Grand Am, remove the 2 IP cluster screws. (Scheme 126)
3. On Alero, remove the 4 IP cluster screws. (Scheme 127)
4. On all models, pull the IP cluster rearward. Disconnect the cluster lead. Remove the IP cluster.

1. Connect the cluster lead to the IP cluster. Position the cluster into the cluster pocket.
2. On Alero, install the 4 IP cluster screws. Tighten the screws to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m). (Scheme 127)
3. O Grand Am, install the 2 IP cluster screws. Tighten the screws to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m). (Scheme 126)
4. Install the IP cluster trim plate.

Scheme 126

Scheme 127

1. Remove the screws from the Instrument Panel (IP) cluster trim plate. (Scheme 128)
2. Pull the IP cluster trim plate (1) rearward. Pull up and out to release the lower retainers. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the trip reset switch (3).
3. Disengage the retainers on the trip reset switch. Remove the trip reset switch from the IP cluster trim plate. Remove the IP cluster trim plate.

1. Install the trip reset switch (3) to the IP cluster trim plate (1). Press the switch into place until fully seated.
2. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the trip reset switch. Position the retainers on the IP cluster trim plate to the slots in the IP.
3. Install the IP cluster trim plate screws. (Scheme 128) Tighten the screws to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m).

Scheme 128

1. Remove the upper trim cover from the steering column. See «STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS»(ref-132649-S34226987722002030800000).
2. Remove the lower screws from the Instrument Panel (IP) cluster trim plate. (Scheme 129) Remove the upper screws (1) from the IP cluster trim plate. (Scheme 130) Remove the IP cluster trim plate.

1. Position the trim plate tabs to the retainers on the IP cluster. Install the upper screws (1) to the IP cluster trim plate. Tighten the screws to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m). (Scheme 130)
2. Install the lower screws to the IP cluster trim plate. Tighten the screws to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m). (Scheme 129)
3. Install the upper trim cover to the steering column. See «STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS»(ref-132649-S34226987722002030800000).

Scheme 129

Scheme 130

1. Remove the retainers (2) from the Instrument Panel (IP). (Scheme 131) Remove the outboard IP insulator (1).
2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install the retainers (2). (Scheme 131)

Scheme 131

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the console trim plate. See «CONSOLE TRIM PLATE»(ref-132649-S03452728062002013000000).
2. Remove the IP accessory trim plate. See «ACCESSORY TRIM PLATE»(ref-132649-S31861588512002030800000). Remove the instrument panel cluster. See «INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER»(ref-132649-S12909774912002030800000).
3. Disconnect the reverse lockout cable from the shifter. Remove the reverse lockout cable from the shifter bracket. (Scheme 132)
4. Remove the ignition switch bolts. (Scheme 133) Position the ignition switch in the IP cluster opening. Turn the ignition key to the on position.
5. Use a flat bladed tool to release the lock from the ignition switch. (Scheme 134) Tie a string to the ignition switch end of the cable. Feed the cable from the IP and from under the carpet at the shifter location.

1. Tie the string to the ignition switch end of the new cable. Use the string to guide the new cable to the original routing position. Remove the string. Install the cable to the ignition switch. (Scheme 134)
2. Position the ignition switch in the IP. Install the ignition switch bolts. (Scheme 133)
3. Install the IP accessory trim plate. See «ACCESSORY TRIM PLATE»(ref-132649-S31861588512002030800000).
4. Install the IP cluster. See «INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER»(ref-132649-S12909774912002030800000).
5. Install the reverse lockout cable to the shifter bracket. Connect the reverse lockout cable to the shifter. (Scheme 132)
6. Install the console trim plate. See «CONSOLE TRIM PLATE»(ref-132649-S03452728062002013000000). Connect the negative battery cable.

Scheme 132

Scheme 133

Scheme 134

Remove the retaining screws from the lower steering column trim cover (3). Remove the upper column trim cover (1) by tilting up and unsnapping from the lower column trim cover hinges (3). (Scheme 135) Remove the tilt lever. Remove the lower column trim cover (3) from the steering column (2).

Install the lower column trim cover (3) to the steering column (2). Install the tilt lever. Install the upper column trim cover (1) to the steering column (2). (Scheme 135) Install the lower steering column trim cover (3) retaining screws. Tighten the column screws to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m).

Scheme 135

Remove the driver side sound insulator. See INSULATOR PANEL (LEFT SIDE). Remove the electrical connection. Remove the stoplamp switch (3), by grasping the stoplamp switch and turning it 90 degrees counterclockwise while pulling toward the rear of the vehicle. (Scheme 136)

Scheme 136

Insert the stoplamp switch (3) into the retainer until the switch body is seated on the retainer (2). Pull the brake pedal upward against the internal pedal stop. Turn the switch 90 degrees clockwise in order to lock the switch into position. Connect the electrical connector (4). Adjust the stoplamp switch (3). Install the driver's side sound insulator. See INSULATOR PANEL (LEFT SIDE) .

Scheme 137

Scheme 138

Scheme 139

Scheme 140

Scheme 141

Shift Interlock System Wiring Diagram (Alero & Grand Am - 2001). Scheme 142

Shift Interlock System Wiring Diagram (Alero & Grand Am - 2002). Scheme 143