2008 Lexus IS 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Shift Lever Assembly: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the shift lock control ECU sub-assembly with the 2 screws.
      Fig 1: Locating Shift Lock Control ECU Sub-Assembly With Screws
      G05824214Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH 
    1. Install the shift lever with the pin and shift lever nut.
      Fig 2: Locating Shift Lever With Pin
      G05824215Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply MP grease to the hatched area of the shift lever guide housing as indicated in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Identifying MP Grease Applying Area
      G05824216Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the transmission control switch to the shift lever guide housing.
      NOTE: Securely engage the claws.
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