Servicing / Shift Lock Solenoid (In Selector)

When installing or adjusting the new shift lock solenoid assembly, select lever, or brake interlock cable, please follow the instructions as listed in this bulletin.

After installing the new shift lock solenoid assembly, be sure to remove the lock pin.

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

2. Remove the center console.

3. Place the shift selector lever in the "N" position.

4. Remove the illumination lamp socket from the select indicator.

5. Remove the select indicator from the selector housing and move it out of the way.

6. Disconnect the connector for the illumination lamp and shift lock solenoid.

7. Disconnect the interlock cable end from the key interlock cam of the selector.





8. Remove the shift lock solenoid assembly from the housing.

INSTALLATION





1. Loosen the location spring screw.

2. With the selector lever in the "N" position, install the solenoid assembly to the housing.

NOTE:
The new shift lock solenoid assembly is shipped from the factory with the release cam held into place by the lock pin. Do not remove the lock pin in this step.





3. Align the location spring end with the guide groove and tighten the spring screw securely.

4. Apply grease to the guide grooves and detent pin.

5. If the lock pin was removed, align the release cam by inserting the lock pin or a special tool into the holes in the cam and solenoid bracket. Refer to step 4. of the "Brake (Key) Interlock Cable Installation" section.

6. Connect the interlock cable end to the cam, referring to step 5. and 6. of the "Brake (Key) Interlock Cable Installation."

7. Remove the lock pin or special tool from the key release cam.

8. Check that the key release cam and interlock cable are operating properly, referring to step 7. and 8. of the "Interlock Cable Installation."

9. Reconnect the electrical connectors to the shift solenoid and illumination lamp.

10. Reinstall the select indicator and center console.

11. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

12. Check that the brake (key) interlock system is operating properly.