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Shift Lock Release/Release Spring 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 center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Wrap the end of a thin blade screwdriver with tape, and pry up the A/T gear position indicator panel (A) by releasing the four locks (B) from the shift lever bracket base (C), and move the indicator panel up.
    Fig 1: Locating Shift Lock Release Components
    G06951185Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the shift lock release (D).
  4. Remove the release spring (A) from the shift lock release (B), and replace the shift lock release or the release spring.
    Fig 2: Locating Release Spring And Shift Lock Release
    G06951186Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the A/T gear position indicator panel on the shift lever bracket base.
  6. Install the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).