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Shift Interlock Solenoid: Service and Repair




Shift Lock Control Solenoid Replacement

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Notchback) (Front Floor Console Replacement (Notchback)).
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the shift control lever.




4. Loosen the control cable adjusting nut.
5. Disconnect the control cable from the shift control lever assembly.




6. Remove the shift control lever assembly mounting bolts.
7. Remove the shift control lever assembly.




8. Remove the two shift lever control knob retaining bolts and knob from the assembly.
9. Carefully remove the shift select cover from the lever assembly.




10. Remove the shift lock solenoid retaining bolts.
11. Remove the solenoid from the assembly.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the shift lock solenoid on the assembly.




2. Install the shift lock solenoid retaining bolts.
3. Carefully install the shift select cover to the lever assembly.




4. Install the shift lever control knob and retaining bolts.




5. Install the shift control lever assembly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Install the shift control lever assembly mounting bolts and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




7. Connect the control cable to the shift control lever assembly.
8. Install the control cable adjusting nut and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




9. Connect the harness connector.
10. Adjust the control cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (Adjustments).
11. Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Notchback) (Front Floor Console Replacement (Notchback)).
12. Connect the negative battery cable.