Shift Interlock Solenoid: Adjustments

GEARSHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID - ADJUST

1. Open the driver's door, or both doors if necessary, to allow the side glass to drop. Ensure that the doors remain open until after the battery has been disconnected.





2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the J-gate surround.





4. Remove the console finisher veneer panel.





5. Remove the interlock solenoid actuating lever cover.
6. Move the shift lever to N.
Operate the gearshift interlock latch manually to release the selector lever from P.





7. NOTE: Assistance from another person is required.

Adjust the gearshift interlock solenoid.
Slacken the solenoid fixings.
Hold the selector lever midway between P and R.
Move the solenoid rearwards, against spring pressure, to take up the free play.
Tighten the solenoid securing nuts.
Ensure that the interlock actuating lever has no free play with the selector lever midway between P and R.
8. Further installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
9. Perform the Battery Reconnection Procedure described in Starting and Charging.