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Shift Interlock Solenoid: Service and Repair




Shift Lock Solenoid Replacement

NOTE:

- The shift lock solenoid is contained in the park pin switch harness/shift lock solenoid/A/T gear position indicator panel light assembly.
- 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 center console Center Console Removal / Installation.

2. Apply the parking brake, and move the shift lever to N.

3. Remove the shift knob A/T Shift Lever Knob Replacement (CVT).

4. Disconnect the park pin switch/shift lock solenoid/A/T gear position indicator panel light 6P connector (A), and remove the park pin switch/shift lock solenoid/A/T gear position indicator panel light 6P connector clamp (B) from the shift lever bracket base.






5. Release the lock tabs (A) retaining the shift lock solenoid (B) using a thin blade screwdriver, then remove the shift lock solenoid.






6. Remove the A/T gear position indicator panel (A) from the shift lever bracket base (B) A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Replacement (CVT), then disconnect the park pin switch 2P connector (C), and remove the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket (D).





7. Remove the harness (E) from harness guides (F), then replace the park pin switch harness/shift lock solenoid/A/T gear position indicator panel light assembly. Check the A/T gear position indicator panel light bulb (G), and replace it if necessary.

8. Install the shift lock solenoid (A) by aligning the joint of the shift lock solenoid plunger (B) with the tip of the shift lock stop (C), then push the shift lock solenoid into the shift lever bracket base securely.





9. Connect the park pin switch 2P connector (D), install the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket (E), and install the harness (F) to the harness guides (G). Then install the A/T gear position indicator panel (H) to the shift lever bracket base (I) A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Replacement (CVT).

10. Connect the park pin switch/shift lock solenoid/A/T gear position indicator panel light 6P connector (A), and install the park pin switch/shift lock solenoid/A/T gear position indicator panel light 6P connector clamp (B) to the shift lever bracket base.






11. Install the shift knob A/T Shift Lever Knob Replacement (CVT).

12. Test the shift lock solenoid Shift Lock Solenoid Test (CVT).

13. Install the center console Center Console Removal / Installation.