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.
2006 Lexus IS 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Shift Lever Assembly: Installation
- INSTALL TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
- Install the floor shift assembly with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf)
- Connect the 2 connectors to the floor shift assembly.
- Install the floor shift assembly with the 4 bolts.
- INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUBASSEMBLY
- Install the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly with the nut.
Torque: 13 N*m (133 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
- Install the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly with the nut.
- INSTALL FRONT FLOOR NO. 1 HEAT INSULATOR (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL OXYGEN SENSOR (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL NO. 1 REAR FLOOR PANEL BRACE (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL CONSOLE BOX (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE SUBASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL UPPER NO. 2 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL UPPER NO. 1 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
- ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See ADJUSTMENT )
- INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS (See INSTALLATION )
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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.
