Shift Lock Solenoid/Shift Lock Stop/Shift Lock Stop Cushion Replacement

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Shift Lock Solenoid/Shift Lock Stop/Shift Lock Stop Cushion Replacement
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  1. Remove the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the tape from the harness.
  3. Remove the harness band.
    Fig 1: Removing Harness Band
    G03705103Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the shift lock solenoid (A) by expanding its locks (B). Remove the shift lock solenoid plunger (C) and plunger spring (D).
    Fig 2: Removing Shift Lock Solenoid Plunger
    G03705104Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. If replacing the shift lock stop or shift lock stop cushion, remove the shift lock stop (E), and remove the shift lock stop cushion (F).
  6. Replace the shift lock solenoid.
  7. Apply silicone grease to the pin (G) on the shift lever bracket, and install the shift lock stop over the pin. Be sure to install the shift lock stop cushion on the stop.
  8. Install the shift lock solenoid plunger and plunger spring in the shift lock solenoid.
  9. Apply silicone grease to the tip of the shift lock stop, and install the shift lock solenoid by aligning the joint of the shift lock solenoid plunger with the tip of the shift lock stop.
  10. Route the harnesses along the harness guide (A), and tie the harnesses and guide with the new band (B).
    Fig 3: Routing Harnesses Along Harness Guide
    G03705105Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Tie the harnesses together into bundles with new tape (A) in two places.
    Fig 4: Tying Harnesses Into Bundles With Tape
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  12. Tie the harnesses and the harness clamp (B) together into a bundle with tape (C).
  13. Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION ).
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