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Park Pin Switch Replacement

  1. Remove the shift lever assembly (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Remove the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Park Pin Switch And Switch Connector And Torque Specifications
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  3. Remove the park pin switch (B) and the switch connector (C).
  4. Pry the lock tabs on the back of the park pin switch connector (A), and remove the back cover (B).
    Fig 2: Removing Park Pin Switch And Switch Connector
    G03678467Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. 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.
  6. Replace the park pin switch with the new one.
  7. Install GRN harness terminals (A) of the park pin switch in the No. 1 and No. 2 cavities. Either park pin switch harness terminal can be installed in No. 1 and No. 2.
    Fig 3: Installing GRN And RED/BLK Harness Terminals
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  8. Install the RED/BLK harness terminals (B) in the No. 3 and No. 4 cavities. Either A/T gear position indicator panel light harness terminal can be installed in No. 3 and No. 4 cavities.
  9. Make sure that the all four terminals lock securely, then install the back cover (C) securely in place.
  10. Install the park pin switch. Apply non-hardening thread lock sealant to screw threads, and secure the switch with the screw.
  11. Install the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket, and install the connector.
  12. Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION ).