How to Release Park Lock: Procedure

How to use this manual .

NOTICE: 

• This function enables the transmission to be shifted to the N position/mode while the vehicle is in the OFF (LOCK) mode. After completing any procedures that requires the vehicle in the N position/mode, be sure to return it to the P position/mode.
• Do not turn the vehicle to the ON mode while releasing the park lock.

1. Park Lock - Release

   Preconditions 

   • Vehicle on Level Ground
   • All Four Wheels Blocked
   • Air Cleaner Housing Removed - Refer to: Air Cleaner Area(3.0L Engine) or Air Cleaner Area(2.0L Engine)

   Procedure/Specifications 

   • Release the park lock by rotating the control shaft (a) counterclockwise with an open-end wrench as shown.

     NOTICE: 

     If you need to return to the P position/mode, rotate the control shaft clockwise to the original position.

   Control Shaft Details 

   Position
   b	P (Lock)
   c	Not P (Unlock)

   Specifications 

   Standard Value
   d	Approx. 30 deg.

   Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

   After Procedure 

   • After the procedure, be sure to do the following procedures.
   • • Return to the P position/mode.
     • Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
     • Start the engine.
       NOTE: Check that the engine starts in P position/mode, and does not start in any other positions/modes.
     • While pressing the brake pedal firmly, shift the transmission to each position/mode.
     • Make sure the shift position indicator follows the shift operation. If it does not, rotate the control shaft to the original position again.