850 T-5 L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 58 B5234T5 (1997)
Shift Interlock Solenoid: Service and Repair
1. Removal
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Remove:
Battery negative lead.
Center console as per steps 3 and 4 of Shift Cable A/T replacement. See: Shift Linkage/Shift Cable/Service and Repair
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On cars with key lock:
Move gear selector lever to position P.
Turn ignition key to position I or 11.
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Right-hand drive models only:
Disconnect connector and lamp holder from light molding.
2. Disconnect key lock cable from locking plate and adjusting point in gear lever assembly.
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Open solenoid connector and unclip from selector housing.
3. Move gear shift lever to position L.
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Remove solenoid and microswitch.
Release solenoid clip by pressing locking tabs.
Microswitch clip by pressing locking tabs together.
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Remove retaining clip from microswitch.
4. Installation
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Move gear shift lever to position L.
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Install:
New solenoid, secure with clip.
Retaining clip on the new microswitch
Microswitch.
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Install and reconnect solenoid connector.