Park Pin Switch Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to SHIFT LEVER DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY as needed during the following procedures.

Remove the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL ).
Disconnect the D3 switch connector (A), and remove the harness connector clip (B).

Fig 1: Identifying D3 Switch Connector & Harness Connector Clip
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Remove the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket (A) from the indicator panel (B).

Fig 2: Identifying A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Socket & Indicator Panel
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Remove the park pin switch (A) by expanding its locks (B) from the shift lever, and remove the A/T gear position indicator panel light harness/park pin switch / D3 switch connector harness (C).

Fig 3: Identifying A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Harness & Park Pin Switch
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Replace the A/T gear position indicator panel light harness / park pin switch / D3 switch connector harness.
Install the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket (A) in the indicator panel (B).

Fig 4: Identifying A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Harness & Park Pin Switch
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Install the D3 switch connector clip (A), and connect the D3 switch connector (B).

Fig 5: Identifying D3 Switch Connector & Clip
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Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION ).