2007 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Shift Lever: Installation

  1. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the 4 bolts and shift lever assembly.

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Shift Lever Assembly Bolts
      G05249663Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the shift lock control ECU connector and transmission control switch wire connector.
      Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lock Control ECU Connector And Transmission Control Switch Wire Connector
      G05249662Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the transmission control cable assembly as shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

      • Install the floor shift cable with the uneven surface facing up.
      • Securely engage the claws of the floor shift cable.
    Fig 3: Installing Transmission Control Cable Assembly
    G05249604Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL NO. 3 CONSOLE BOX DUCT  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL CONSOLE REAR END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX POCKET  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL HEATER SEAT SWITCH CONSOLE BASE (w/o Seat Heater System)  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL HEATER SEAT SWITCH CONSOLE BASE (w/Seat Heater System)  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
  16. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
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