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Shift Lock Release/Release Spring Replacement

NOTE: Do not wipe off the special grease applied to the area of the shift lever marked with an asterisk (*) when you disassemble or assemble it.
  1. Remove the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL  ).
  2. Remove the shift lever knob (see SHIFT LEVER KNOB AND SHIFT LEVER KNOB COVER REPLACEMENT  ).
  3. Remove the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket (A) from the indicator panel (B).
    Fig 1: Removing A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Socket From Indicator Panel
    G06967153Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the A/T gear position indicator panel assembly by expanding the four lock tabs (C) from the shift lever assembly (D).
  5. Remove the harness wire tie (A), and disconnect the D3 switch connector (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Harness Wire Tie And D3 Switch Connector
    G06967154Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the A/T gear position indicator panel assembly (A), the shift lever ring (B), and the D3 switch (C) from the shift lever assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Assembly, Shift Lever Ring And D3 Switch
    G06967155Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the shift lock release (A) and release spring (B) by pressing the lock tab (C).
    Fig 4: Identifying Shift Lock Release, Spring And Lock Tab
    G06967156Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Replace the shift lock release and the release spring.
  9. Install the shift lock release spring and the shift lock release.
  10. Install the A/T gear position indicator panel assembly (A), the shift lever ring (B), and the D3 switch (C) to the shift lever assembly.
    Fig 5: Identifying A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Assembly, Shift Lever Ring And D3 Switch
    G06967157Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Connect the D3 switch connector (A). Route the D3 switch harness (B) and the A/T gear position indicator panel light harness (C) along with the shift lever assembly, and tie the harnesses at the guide (D) with the harness wire tie (E)
    Fig 6: Identifying D3 Switch Connector, D3 Switch Harness, A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Harness, Guide And Harness Wire Tie
    G06967158Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the A/T gear position indicator panel assembly (A) on the shift lever assembly by aligning the four lock tabs (B).
    Fig 7: Installing A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Assembly On Shift Lever Assembly
    G06967159Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Install the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket (C) in the indicator panel.
  14. Install the shift lever knob (see SHIFT LEVER KNOB AND SHIFT LEVER KNOB COVER REPLACEMENT  ).
  15. Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL  ).
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