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Shift Lock Stop/Shift Lock Stop Cushion Replacement

NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.
  1. Remove the shift lever (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL  ).
  2. Remove the shift lock solenoid (see SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID REPLACEMENT  ).
  3. Remove the shift lock stop (A) and stop cushion (B), and replace the shift lock stop or the stop cushion.
    Fig 1: Locating Shift Lock Stop And Stop Cushion
    G08057581Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the shift lock stop cushion on the shift lock stop.
  5. Apply silicone grease to the pin (C) on the shift lever bracket base, and install the shift lock stop over the pin.
  6. Install the shift lock solenoid (see SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID REPLACEMENT  ).
  7. Install the shift lever (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION  ).