2008 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Floor Shift Assembly: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH 
    1. Install the transmission control switch to the shift lever guide housing.

      HINT:

      Securely attach the claws.

      Fig 1: Locating Transmission Control Switch Claws
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  2. INSTALL SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU 
    1. Apply MP grease to the hatched area of the shift lever guide housing as indicated in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Identifying MP Grease Applying Area
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    2. Install the shift lock control ECU with the 2 screws.
      Fig 3: Locating Shift Lock Control ECU With Screws
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    3. Install the shift lever guide housing to the floor shift assembly.
      NOTE: When installing the shift lever guide housing, first attach the claw. Then install the shift lever nut and lock pin.
    4. Install the floor shift assembly with the shift lever lock pin and a new shift lever nut.
      Fig 4: Locating Shift Lever Guide Housing Lock Pin
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    5. Attach the claws and install the floor shift position indicator housing.
      Fig 5: Identifying Claw Locations
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  3. INSTALL INDICATOR LIGHT WIRE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Securely connect the 2 terminals of the 2 indicator light wire harnesses to the transmission control switch connector.
      Fig 6: Connecting Terminals Of Indicator Light Wire Harnesses To Transmission Control Switch Connector
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    2. Fix the stopper of the connector in place.
      Fig 7: Fixing Stopper Of Connector
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  4. INSTALL POSITION INDICATOR LIGHT BULB 
    1. Install the position indicator bulb to the indicator light wire.
    2. Align the indicator light wire with the key part of the position indicator guide housing, and install the wire. Then rotate the wire clockwise until it locks.
      NOTE: Securely install the indicator light wire to the position indicator guide housing.
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