Honda Element. Manual — part 268

25. Install the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket.

Fig. 391: Identifying A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Socket
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26. Install the BLU/RED harness terminal (A) of the shift lock solenoid in the No. 3 cavity, and BLK harness

terminal (B) in the No. 4 cavity.

Fig. 392: Identifying BLU/RED Harness Terminal
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27. Install the D3 switch harness terminals (C) in the No. 1 and No. 2 cavities. Either D3 switch harness

terminal can be installed in No. 1 and No. 2 cavities.

28. Make sure that all four terminals lock securely, then install the back cover (D) securely in place.

29. Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION ).

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PARK PIN SWITCH TEST

1. Remove the shift lever console trim (see CENTER LOWER COVER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Remove the shift lever mounting bolts.

Fig. 393: Identifying Shift Lever Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification
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3. Disconnect the park pin switch connector.

Fig. 394: Identifying Park Pin Switch Connector Terminal
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4. Shift the shift lever into the P position and release the shift lever button, then check for continuity

between connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2. There should be no continuity.

5. Shift out of the P position or press the shift lever button while in the P position, and check for continuity

between connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2. There should be continuity.

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6. If the park pin switch is faulty, replace it.

PARK PIN SWITCH REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL ).

2. Remove the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket (A).

Fig. 395: Identifying Park Pin Switch And Switch Connector With Torque Specification
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3. Remove the park pin switch (B) and the switch connector (C).

4. Pry the lock tabs on the back of the park pin switch connector (A), and remove the back cover (B).

Fig. 396: Prying Lock Tabs
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5. Remove the terminal (C) from the connector by pushing the lock tab (D) up in the connector using a thin

blade screwdriver (E). Remove all four terminals.

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6. Replace the park pin switch with the new one.

7. Install the GRIM harness terminals (A) of the park pin switch in the No. 1 and No. 2 cavities. Either park

pin switch harness terminal can be installed in No. 1 and No. 2.

Fig. 397: Identifying GRIM Harness Terminals
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8. Install the RED/BLK harness terminals (B) in the No. 3 and No. 4 cavities. Either A/T gear position

indicator panel light harness terminal can be installed in No. 3 and No. 4 cavities.

9. Make sure that all four terminals lock securely, then install the back cover (C) securely in place.

10. Install the park pin switch. Apply non-hardening thread lock sealant to screw threads, and secure the

switch with the screw.

11. Install the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket, and install the connector.

12. Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION ).

END COVER REMOVAL

Special Tools Required

Main shaft holder 07GAB-PF50101 or 07GAB-PF50100

1. Remove the line bolt (A) and sealing washers (B), and remove the ATF cooler inlet line (C).

NOTE:

The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; the 2WD transmission is similar.

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