2008 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Shift Lever: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU 
    1. Connect the shift lock solenoid connector.
    2. Attach the shift lock control ECU to the lower shift lever assembly with the 3 claws.
      Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lock Control ECU Claws
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  2. INSTALL POSITION INDICATOR SLIDE COVER 
    1. Connect the No. 2 position indicator slide cover to the position indicator slide cover.
      Fig 2: Identifying No. 2 Position Indicator Slide Cover
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    2. Install the position indicator slide cover to the lower shift lever assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Position Indicator Slide Cover
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  3. INSTALL POSITION INDICATOR LENS 
    1. Attach the position indicator lens to the lower shift lever assembly with the 4 claws.
      Fig 4: Identifying Position Indicator Lens Claws
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  4. INSTALL POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Attach the position indicator housing assembly to the lower shift lever assembly with the 4 claws.
  5. INSTALL INDICATOR LIGHT WIRE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the bulb and cap.
      Fig 5: Identifying Position Indicator Housing Assembly Claws
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    2. Connect terminals (4) and (8) of the indicator light wire.
    3. Push the stopper.
      Fig 6: Identifying Stopper
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    4. Install the indicator light wire to the 2 clamps on the lower shift lever assembly.
      Fig 7: Identifying Indicator Light Wire Clamps
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    5. Install the indicator light wire into the shift lever assembly while aligning the groove on the unit with the indicator light guide key.
    6. Install the indicator light guide by turning it clockwise until it securely locks.
      Fig 8: Turning Indicator Light Guide Counterclockwise
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  6. INSTALL SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON COVER 
    1. Install the shift lock release button cover to the position indicator housing assembly.
      Fig 9: Identifying Shift Lock Release Button Cover
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