AT Shift Lock Solenoid and "P" Range Switch: Removal

1. Remove the grip.
2. Remove the hand brake boot cover.
3. Remove the console front panel.
Fig 1: Identifying Hooks
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4. Remove the console cover and console box. Refer to REMOVAL , Console Box .
5. Remove the indicator assembly.
Fig 2: Locating Indicator Assembly
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6. With the shift lock release button held down, move the select lever to the "N" range.
7. Remove the spacer bolt and remove the plate guide COMPL.
Fig 3: Identifying Spacer Bolt And Plate Guide COMPL
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8. Using a flat-tip screwdriver with a thin tip, remove the connector from the plate COMPL.
Fig 4: Identifying Connector
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9. With detent spring lifted up, push the select lever backward and remove the shift lock solenoid unit.
Fig 5: Removing Shift Lock Solenoid Unit
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10. Raise the claw of connector.
Fig 6: Raising Claw Of Connector
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11. Disconnect the terminals of "P" range switch and shift lock solenoid unit from the connector, using a flat-tip screwdriver with a thin tip.

Fig 7: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid Connector Terminals

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