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2007 Honda Ridgeline RTS

Shift Lever Position Guide Replacement

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTSSECTION Shift Lever Position Guide Replacement
  1. Remove the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL  ).
  2. Remove the shift lock release pin (A), spring (B), and the shift lock release (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lock Release Pin, Spring And Shift Lock Release
    G05592569Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the shift lock solenoid (A), the solenoid plunger (B), and the plunger spring (C) while prying up the solenoid lock (D).
    Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid, Plunger And Spring
    G05592570Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the shift lock stop and the stop cushion assembly (E).
  5. Remove the park pin switch (A).
    Fig 3: Park Pin Switch With Torque Specifications
    G05592571Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the self-locking nuts, and remove the shift lever position guide (A) from the shift lever bracket.
    Fig 4: Shift Lever Position Guide With Torque Specifications
    G05592572Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Apply silicone grease to the opening detent of the shift lever position guide, and install the new shift lever position guide with new self-locking nuts on the shift lever bracket.
  8. Install the park pin switch by aligning the tab with the positioning hole on the shift lever position guide. Apply non-hardening thread lock sealant to the screw, then secure the park pin switch with the screw.
  9. Apply silicone grease to the pin on the shift lever bracket, and install the shift lock stop over the pin.
  10. Install the shift lock solenoid plunger and the plunger spring in the shift lock solenoid.
  11. 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.
  12. Apply silicone grease to the shift lock release pin and spring, and install the shift lock release, spring, and pin.
  13. Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION  ).
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