2007 Lexus IS 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Shift Lever Assembly: Removal

  1. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE UPPER NO. 1 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE UPPER NO. 2 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR FLOOR PANEL BRACE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  11. REMOVE OXYGEN SENSOR (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  12. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR NO. 1 HEAT INSULATOR (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut and separate the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Shifting Rod Nut
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  15. REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts.
    3. Remove the floor shift assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying Connector To Floor Shift Assembly
      G05317027Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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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.