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Shift Lock Solenoid Replacement

NOTE:
  • Refer to SHIFT LEVER DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY  as needed during the following procedures.
  • 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 assembly (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL  ).
  2. Disconnect the D3 switch connector (A), and remove the connection clip (B) from the mounting bracket.
    Fig 1: Identifying D3 Switch Connector, Clip & Mounting Bracket
    G05961977Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the screws (A), and remove the shift lever knob (B) from the shift lever.
    Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lever Knob, Shift Lever & Screws
    G05961978Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket (A) from the indicator panel, and remove the A/T gear position indicator panel (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Socket & Indicator Panel
    G05961979Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Release the lock tabs (A) retaining the shift lock solenoid through the left shift lever mounting bracket using thin blade screwdrivers.
    Fig 4: Identifying Lock Tabs & Shift Lock Solenoid
    G05961980Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the shift lock solenoid (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid
    G05961981Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Apply sillicone grease to the solenoid plunger (6), and plunger spring (C) assembly, and the shift lock stop.
  8. Install the new shift lock solenoid.
  9. Install the A/T gear position indicator panel, and install the shift position indicator panel light socket (A) in the indicator panel (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying Solenoid Plunger & Plunger Spring
    G05961982Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Apply silicone grease to the top of the shift lever rod (A), and secure the shift lever knob (B) with the new screws (C).
    Fig 7: Identifying Shift Lever Rod & Shift Lever Knob
    G05961983Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the D3 switch connector clip, and connect the D3 switch connector.
  12. Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION  ).
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