Lexus ES: Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. SECURE VEHICLE
(a) Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.
CAUTION:
- Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.
- If the vehicle is not secure and the shift lever is moved to N, the vehicle may suddenly move, possibly resulting in an accident or serious injury.
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2. REMOVE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON COVER
| (a) Apply protective tape to the upper console panel sub-assembly at the location shown in the illustration. |
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(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws to remove the shift lock release button cover from the upper console panel sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the shift lock release button cover and upper console panel sub-assembly.
3. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
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4. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
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5. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Before disconnecting the transmission control cable assembly, check that the shift lever is in N.
| (a) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly. |
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| (b) Rotate the lock nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the lock nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly. |
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6. REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
| (a) Remove the 4 bolts. |
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| (b) Remove the clip to disconnect the No. 1 console box duct from the transmission floor shift assembly. |
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| (c) Disconnect the transmission control switch connector. |
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(d) Disengage the clamp to disconnect the wire harness from the transmission floor shift assembly.
| (e) Disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector. |
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(f) Disengage the clamp to disconnect the wire harness from the transmission floor shift assembly.
(g) Remove the transmission floor shift assembly.
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