Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 9 TBI (1995)
Shift Interlock Solenoid: Service and Repair
Fig. 12 Shift Lock Solenoid Operation.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove two selector lever knob to selector lever attaching screws.
3. Remove six center console attaching screws, then the center console.
4. Remove selector lever upper cover, then the lower cover.
5. Disconnect shift solenoid electrical connector located under the carpet.
6. Remove two shift lock solenoid attaching screws, then the shift lock solenoid from selector lever housing, Fig. 12.
INSTALLATION
1. Move selector lever to PARK position.
2. Apply lithium grease to upper and lower edges of solenoid lock plate.
3. Attach shift lock solenoid to selector lever housing and hand tighten two retaining screws.
4. Connect shift lock solenoid electrical connector.
5. Adjust shift lock solenoid so that it operates as follows:
a. When ignition switch is turned off, solenoid is not actuated.
b. When ignition switch is turned on and the brake pedal is depressed, solenoid is actuated and solenoid lock plate should be positioned as shown
in Fig. 12 .
c. There should be no clearance between solenoid lock plate and selector lever.
d. If manual override is enabled with ignition switch in the OFF position, the selector lever can be moved to any range or position.
6. Tighten shift lock solenoid retaining screws. Ensure selector lever locks in PARK position and cannot be shifted to any other position.
7. Install lower cover onto selector lever.
8. Install upper cover onto selector lever.
9. Install console, then the selector lever knob.
