Shift Lock Solenoid Replacement

2011 Honda CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, MZJASECTION Shift Lock Solenoid Replacement
NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease to the terminal part of the connectors and switches when applying silicone grease, if you have silicone grease on your hand or glove.
  1. Remove the shift lever (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the shift lock solenoid connector.
  3. Release the lock tabs retaining the shift lock solenoid using thin blade screwdrivers.
    Fig 1: Releasing Lock Tabs Retaining Shift Lock Solenoid Using Thin Blade Screwdrivers
    G06615943Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Insert a 6 mm pin (A) into the guide hole (B), and push the shift lock solenoid (C) out.
    Fig 2: Inserting Pin Into Guide Hole
    G06615944Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Replace the shift lock solenoid, the solenoid plunger (D), and the plunger spring (E) assembly.
  6. Apply silicone grease to the tip (F) of the shift lock stop and the solenoid plunger. Keep the connector terminals free of silicone grease.
  7. Install the shift lock solenoid by aligning the joint of the shift lock solenoid plunger with the tip of the shift lock stop, then push the shift lock solenoid into the shift lever securely.
  8. Install the shift lock solenoid connector.
  9. Install the shift lever (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION ).
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