2007 Honda Element SC, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Shift Lever Installation

  1. Cover around the opening of the console with tape to prevent damaging the console.
  2. Position the shift lever in the console.
  3. Install the shift lever mounting bolt (A) loosely.
    Fig 1: Shift Lever Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
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  4. Install the shift cable bracket (B) with aligning the projections (C) to the holes of the shift lever bracket, and install the mounting bolt (D).
  5. Connect the D3 switch/shift lock solenoid connector (E), and install it on the shift cable bracket.
  6. Secure the shift lever assembly with the mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 2: D3 Switch And Shift Lock Solenoid Connector With Torque Specifications
    G06266992Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Connect the park pin switch connector (B).
  8. Tighten the shift lever mounting bolt that was loosely installed in step 3.
  9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that R indicator comes on.
    Fig 3: Identifying Park Pin Switch Connector
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  10. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  11. Install the shift cable to the shift lever, refer to shift cable adjustment (see SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.