Shift Interlock Switch: Service and Repair

Park Pin Switch Replacement
1. Remove the shift lever assembly.
2. Remove the harness clamps from the shift lever bracket, and remove the harnesses from the harness clamps.
3. Pry up the lock covers (A) of the D3 switch/shift lock solenoid/park pin switch connector (B).





4. Remove the terminal from the connector by pushing the lock tab (C) up in the connector using a thin blade screwdriver (D). Remove all six terminals, and replace the connector.
5. Remove the shift lock release pin (A), spring (B), and the shift lock release (C).





6. Remove the park pin switch (A).





7. Install a new park pin switch by aligning the tab with the positioning hole on the shift lever position guide. Apply non-hardening thread lock sealant to the screw, then secure the park pin switch with the screw.
8. Apply silicone grease to the shift lock release pin and spring, and install the shift lock release, spring, and pin.
9. Install the RED harness terminal (A) of the shift lock solenoid in the No. 5 cavity, and the BLK harness terminal (B) in the No. 6 cavity.





10. Install the D3 switch harness terminals (WHT) (C) in the No. 3 and No. 4 cavities. Either D3 switch harness terminal can be installed in the No. 3 and No. 4 cavities.
11. Install the park pin switch harness terminals (BLK) (D) in the No. 1 and No. 2 cavities. Either park pin switch harness terminal can be installed in the No. 1 and No. 2 cavities.
12. Make sure that all six terminals lock securely, then install the lock covers (E) in place securely.
13. Route the harnesses (A) through the guides (B).





14. Align the marks (C) on each harness, and tie the harness together into bundle with a new harness clamp (D) over the marks.
15. Tie the harness together into bundle with a new harness clamp, then install the harness clamp (E) on the shift lever bracket.
16. Install the shift lever assembly.