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Shift Lock Solenoid Test/Replacement

  1. Remove the center lower cover (see CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the shift lever console trim (see SHIFT LEVER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Shift the shift lever into the R position.
  4. Remove the shift cable insulator (A) from the shift cable (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Shift Cable Insulator From Shift Cable
    G03678450Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Slide the lock tab (A) down on the shift cable end holder (B).
    Fig 2: Sliding Lock Tab Down On Shift Cable End Holder
    G03678451Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Grasp the shift cable lock (C) in the middle with angle-jaw needle-nose pliers (D), and remove it from the shift cable end and shift cable end holder. Do not pry the shift cable lock with a screwdriver, it may damage the shift cable end holder.
  7. Separate the shift cable end (A) from the shift cable end holder (B).
    Fig 3: Separating Shift Cable End From Shift Cable End Holder
    G03678452Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the tab (C) on the socket holder will be in the opening (D) of the shift cable bracket (E). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the shift cable bracket. Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (F) and damper (G).
    Fig 4: Removing Shift Cable From Shift Cable Bracket
    G03678453Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the shift lever mounting bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Shift Lever Mounting Bolts And Torque Specifications
    G03678454Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the shift lever mounting bolt (A), and remove the shift cable bracket (B).
    Fig 6: Removing Shift Lever Mounting Bolt And Shift Cable Bracket And Torque Specifications
    G03678455Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the O/D switch/shift lock solenoid connector (C), then disconnect the connector.
  12. Connect the battery positive terminal to O/D switch/shift lock solenoid connector terminal No. 3, and connect the battery negative terminal to connector terminal No. 4. Do not connect the battery positive terminal to the terminal No. 4 or you will damage the diode inside the solenoid.
  13. Check that the shift lever can be moved from the P position. Release the battery terminals, move the shift lever back to the P, and make sure it locks.
  14. If the shift lock solenoid works properly, connect the connector, and install the removed parts. If the shift lock solenoid is faulty, go to step 15, and replace the shift lock solenoid.
  15. Remove the shift lever assembly.
  16. Pry the O/D switch cover (A), and remove it.
    Fig 7: Removing O/D Switch Cover
    G03678456Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Remove the O/D switch (A) by expanding its locks, and remove the screws (B), shift lever button (C), spring (D), and shift lever knob (E).
    Fig 8: Removing O/D Switch
    G03678457Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Remove the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket (A), then separate the A/T gear position indicator panel (B) from the shift lever bracket (C).
    Fig 9: Removing A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Socket
    G03678458Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Pry the lock tabs on the back of the O/D switch/shift lock solenoid connector (A), and remove the back cover (B).
    Fig 10: Removing Terminal From Connector
    G03678459Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Remove the terminal (C) from the connector by pushing the lock tab (D) up in the connector using a thin blade screwdriver (E). Remove all four terminals.
  21. Remove the shift lock solenoid harness clamp from the shift lever bracket, and remove the shift lock solenoid.
  22. Replace the shift lock solenoid.
  23. Install the new shift lock solenoid (A) on the shift lever/bracket assembly (B) with aligning the shift lock solenoid plunger (C) with the tip of the shift lock stop (D).
    Fig 11: Installing New Shift Lock Solenoid And Harness Clamp
    G03678460Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  24. Install the harness clamp (E) on the shift lock solenoid harness (F) at 128-138 mm (5.0-5.4 in.) (G) from the harness terminal end.
  25. Install the clamp in the hole (H) of the shift lever bracket.
  26. Apply silicone grease to the shift lever button (A) and push rod (B) of the shift lever (C), and install the spring (D), shift lever button, and shift lever knob (E). Install the screws (F) to secure the shift lever knob to the shift lever.
    Fig 12: Installing Shift Lever Components And Torque Specifications
    G03678461Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  27. Install the O/D switch (G) and the O/D switch cover (H), and install the A/T gear position indicator panel (I) on the shift lever bracket.
  28. Install the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket.
    Fig 13: Installing A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Socket
    G03678462Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  29. Install BLU/RED harness terminal (A) of the shift lock solenoid in the No. 3 cavity, and BLK harness terminal (B) in the No. 4 cavity.
    Fig 14: Installing O/D Switch Harness Terminals In No.1 And 2 Cavities
    G03678463Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  30. Install the O/D switch harness terminals (C) in the No. 1 and No. 2 cavities. Either O/D switch harness terminal can be installed in No. 1 and No. 2 cavities.
  31. Make sure that the all four terminals lock securely, then install the back cover (D) securely in place.
  32. Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION ).
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