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Shift Interlock Solenoid: Service and Repair




Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note: After assembling the shift lock actuator, turn the ignition forward but do not start (auxiliary position) and attempt to pull the lever from PARK with and without the brake pedal depressed to verify there is no gear access without the brake pedal depressed.

Note: Ensure the key cannot be removed from the ignition unless both the shiftier is in PARK and the shift knob button has been depressed.

1. Remove the shifter knob. Refer to Floor Shift Control Knob Replacement (Floor Shift Control Knob Replacement).
2. Remove the console upper trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Upper Console Trim Plate Replacement (LHD w/Manual Transmission) (Front Floor Upper Console Trim Plate Replacement (w/Manual Transmission))Front Floor Upper Console Trim Plate Replacement (LHD w/Automatic Transmission) (Front Floor Upper Console Trim Plate Replacement (w/Automatic Transmission))Front Floor Upper Console Trim Plate Replacement (RHD w/Automatic Transmission) (Service and Repair)Front Floor Upper Console Trim Plate Replacement (RHD w/Manual Transmission) (Service and Repair).




3. Disconnect the shift lock actuator (3) electrical connector.




4. Shift assembly to the LOW position.
5. Loosen and remove the screw at the rear of the shiftier assembly.
6. Shift the assembly to the NEUTRAL position.
7. Loosen and remove the top screw of the shift lock actuator through the lever slot.
8. Pull lever to the DRIVE position and remove the shift lock actuator.

Installation Procedure




1. In DRIVE position, depress the shift lock actuator button and realign into the shiftier lever.
2. Push lever to NEUTRAL.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the top screw through the lever slot.

Tighten the actuator screw to 1.65 Nm (15 lb in).

4. Shift lever to LOW.
5. Install the screw at the rear of the shiftier assembly.

Tighten the actuator screw to 1.65 Nm (15 lb in).




6. Connect the electrical connector (3).

Note: After assembling the shift lock actuator, turn the ignition forward but do not start (auxiliary position) and attempt to pull the lever from PARK with or without the brake pedal depressed to verify there is no gear access without the brake pedal depressed.

Note: Ensure the key cannot be removed from the ignition unless both the shifter is in PARK and the shift knob button has been depressed.

7. Verify the shift lock actuator functions properly.
8. Install the shifter knob and boot to the console upper trim plate.
9. Install the shifter knob and console upper trim plate. Refer to Floor Shift Control Knob Replacement (Floor Shift Control Knob Replacement).