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Shift Lock Solenoid 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 connector.
  3. Release the lock tabs retaining the shift lock solenoid using thin blade screwdrivers.
    Fig 1: Release Lock Tabs Retaining Shift Lock Solenoid Using Thin Blade Screwdrivers
    G08051210Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Insert a 6 mm (0.24 in) pin (A) into the guide hole (B), and push the shift lock solenoid (C) out.
    Fig 2: Identifying Pin, Guide Hole, Shift Lock Solenoid, Solenoid Plunger And Spring
    G08051211Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Replace the shift lock solenoid, solenoid plunger (D), and plunger spring (E) assembly.
  6. Apply silicone grease to the tip (F) of the shift lock stop and solenoid plunger. Keep the connector terminals free of silicone grease.
  7. Install the shift lock solenoid by aligning the joint of the shift lock solenoid plunger with the tip of the shift lock stop, then push the shift lock solenoid into the shift lever securely.
  8. Install the shift lock solenoid connector.
  9. Install the shift lever (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION  ).