Reverse Lock-Out Solenoid: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette, and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the reverse lock-out assembly. Install the reverse lock-out assembly bolt. Tighten the reverse lock-out assembly bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install the reverse lock-out solenoid using the gear select/reverse lock-out solenoid socket. Tighten the reverse lock-out solenoid to specification. Remove the drain pan. Connect the reverse lock-out solenoid harness connector. Fill transmission with appropriate fluid to proper level. See LUBRICATION . Lower the vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Reverse Lock-Out Solenoid (Camaro & Firebird)

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Using the gear select/reverse lockout solenoid socket, install the reverse lock-out solenoid. See Fig 2 . Tighten the reverse lock-out solenoid to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect the reverse lock-out solenoid harness connector. See Fig 1 .
Slowly raise the rear suspension crossmember to seat to the vehicle frame rails. Using hand tools ONLY, install NEW rear suspension crossmember mounting nuts. See appropriate REAR article in SUSPENSION.
Tighten the rear suspension crossmember mounting nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Remove the transmission jack from the rear suspension crossmember.
Connect the wiring harness and brake pipe clip retainers to the rear suspension crossmember. Install the rear transverse spring. See appropriate REAR article in SUSPENSION.
Remove the tie-off retainers from the muffler assemblies. Install the intermediate exhaust pipe to muffler bolts. Tighten the intermediate exhaust pipe-to-muffler bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable. Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Program the transmitters. See appropriate REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

Fig 1: Identifying Reverse Lock-Out Solenoid

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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Reverse Lock-Out Solenoid (Corvette)

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