Gear Lockout Solenoid: Service and Repair
Reverse Lockout Solenoid Disassembly/ ReassemblyNOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
1. Remove the left rear engine compartment cover (A) and the left side engine compartment cover (B).
2. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the audio presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing.
4. Remove the battery base.
5. Carefully remove the shift cable, select cable, and cable bracket together to avoid bending the cables.
6. Disconnect the reverse lockout solenoid connector.
7. Remove the bolts (A), transmission harness bracket (B), and reverse lockout solenoid assembly (C).
8. Remove the roller (A) and select lock cam (B).
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Remove the dirt and oil from the sealing surface. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0001 or 08718-0002) to the sealing surface.
NOTE: Do not install the components if too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket (for P/N 08718-0002, no more than 4 minutes, for all others, no more than 5 minutes). Instead remove the old residue, and reapply the liquid gasket.
11. Install the reverse lockout solenoid assembly (A) and transmission harness bracket (B).
12. Connect the reverse lockout solenoid connector.
13. Install the cable bracket, select cable, and shift cable.
14. Install the battery base.
15. Install the air cleaner housing.
16. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable, and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
17. Install the left rear engine compartment cover and the left side engine compartment cover.
18. Enter the radio and navigation system anti-theft codes, then enter the audio presets, and set the clock.