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O/D Switch 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
    G03678425Courtesy 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
    G03678426Courtesy 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
    G03678427Courtesy 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
    G03678428Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the shift lever mounting bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Shift Lever Mounting Bolts And Torque Specifications
    G03678429Courtesy 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/Cable Bracket And Torque Specifications
    G03678430Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the O/D switch/shift lock solenoid connector (C), then disconnect the connector.
  12. Check for continuity between O/D switch/shift lock solenoid connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 while pressing the O/D switch and when the switch is released. There should be continuity while pressing the O/D switch and no continuity when the switch is released.
  13. If the O/D switch works properly, connect the connector and install the removed parts. If the switch is faulty, go to step 14, and replace the switch.
  14. Remove the shift lever assembly.
  15. Pry the O/D switch cover (A), and remove it.
    Fig 7: Removing O/D Switch Cover
    G03678431Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. 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, Screws, Shift Lever Button, Spring And Shift Lever Knob
    G03678432Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. 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
    G03678433Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. 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: Prying Lock Tabs On Back Of O/D Switch/Shift Lock Solenoid Connector And Removing All Terminals
    G03678434Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. 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.
  20. Remove the O/D switch harness clamp from the shift lever bracket and from the harness, and pull the O/D switch harness out to remove the shift lever assembly.
  21. Insert the new O/D switch harness (A) into the shift lever ring (B), and route the harness through the groove (C) of the shift lever (D) into the hole (E). Do not pinch the harness.
    Fig 11: Inserting New O/D Switch Harness Into Shift Lever Ring
    G03678435Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Wind the O/D switch harness (A) one turn around the clamp (B) on the bottom of the shift lever.
    Fig 12: Installing Harness Clamp At Reference Tape On Harness
    G03678436Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Install the harness clamp (C) at the reference tape (D) on the harness, then install the clamp in the hole (E) of the shift lever bracket (F).
  24. 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 13: Installing Shift Lever Components And Torque Specifications
    G03678437Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. 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.
  26. Install the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket.
    Fig 14: Installing A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Socket
    G03678438Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  27. 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 15: Installing BLU/RED And BLK Harness Terminal
    G03678439Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  28. 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.
  29. Make sure that the all four terminals lock securely, then install the back cover (D) securely in place.
  30. Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION ).
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