Shift-Lock Solenoid Inspection Note

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
2. Remove the selector lever knob (type A).
   Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Knob

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3. Perform the following procedure to remove the selector lever knob (type B).
   NOTE:

   • If the servicing is difficult, release the shift lock manually and shift the selector lever to the N position.
   1. Insert the tool (width: 6 mm or less, thickness: 1 mm or less) as shown in the figure.
      Fig 2: Inserting Tool Selector Lever Knob

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   2. Move the tool in the direction of arrow (1) in the figure and detach the hook. Move the lock release button cover in the direction of arrow (2) in the figure and remove it.
      Fig 3: Moving Lock Release Button Cover

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   3. Remove the spring.
      Fig 4: Removing Spring

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   4. Remove the selector lever knob.
4. Remove the front console. (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Reconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
6. Verify that the voltages of each of the selector lever component terminals are as indicated in the table.

Type A 

Fig 5: Removing Selector Lever Knob

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Fig 6: Selector Lever Knob Connector Terminals (Type A)

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Type B 

Fig 7: Selector Lever Knob Connector Terminals (Type B)

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• If the voltage is not as indicated in the table, repair or replace the related wiring harness.
• If the voltage can be verified as indicated in the table, replace the selector lever component. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)