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Shift Lock Solenoid Replacement

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  1. Remove the plastic bracket (B) by loosening the screw (A).
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  2. Remove the shift lock solenoid (A) from the shift lever assembly.
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  3. Disconnect the key inter lock switch (B) by removing the plastic bracket (A).
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  4. Disconnect the shift lever main connector (A).
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  5. Remove the wiring fixed bracket in the main connector.
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  6. Remove the shift lock solenoid wiring from the main connector
    NOTE: Be sure to check the wiring color before disconnecting the wiring.
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    Pin Function
    3 Shift lock solenoid (-)
    4 Shift lock solenoid (+)
    9 Key inter lock switch (-)
    10 Key inter lock switch (+)