Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Shift Interlock Electronic Control Unit: RAV4
- Remove the floor shift indicator trim bezel. See Fig 1. Remove rear floor console box. See Fig 2.
- Remove front floor console box assembly. Remove shift cable by squeezing together the retaining tabs. See Fig 3. Remove floor shift assembly by removing the 4 bolts. See Fig 4.
- Remove the shift knob retaining screws and O/D main switch. Remove the upper position indicator housing and slide cover. Remove the grooved pin, wiring connector and remove the shift interlock ECU.
- To assemble, install the shift interlock ECU, wiring connector and the grooved pin. Install the slide cover and upper position indicator housing.
- Install the floor shift assembly and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install O/D main switch and shift knob assembly.
- Install the front and rear floor console boxes. Install the floor shift indicator trim bezel.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.