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Park Pin Switch Replacement

  1. Remove the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL  ).
  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).
    Fig 1: Prying Up Lock Covers Of D3 Switch/Shift Lock Solenoid/Park Pin Switch Connector
    G05592639Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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).
    Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lock Release Pin, Spring, And Shift Lock Release
    G05592640Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the park pin switch (A).
    Fig 3: Park Pin Switch And Fastener With Torque Specifications
    G05592641Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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.
    Fig 4: Identifying Connector And Harness Terminal Locations
    G05592642Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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).
    Fig 5: Routing Harnesses Through Guides
    G05592643Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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 (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION  ).
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