Automatic Transmission Shift Interlock Systems: Removal & Installation Lexus LS III

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Removal & Installation (Lexus ES300)

1. Disconnect the battery. Remove all necessary trim and console covers. (Scheme 172) Disconnect shift interlock cable end from the lever pin of the floor shift assembly. (Scheme 173)
2. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the shift interlock cable from the floor shift assembly and clamp. (Scheme 174) Turn ignition to ACC or ON position.
3. Using a screwdriver, remove the cable from the upper bracket. (Scheme 175)
4. To install, ensure the ignition is in the ACC or ON position. Connect the cable to the cable bracket and install the clamp.
5. Place the gearshift lever into Park and turn the ignition to the OFF position. To adjust, see «SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE»(ref-144214-S42742773002002090500000) under ADJUSTMENTS.
6. Insert the shift interlock cable through the floor shift bracket and snap into place. (Scheme 174) Insert the lever pin into the hole of the shift interlock cable. Install all trim and console covers. (Scheme 172)

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Removal & Installation (Toyota Camry)

Note. Special tools needed: TMC 33693-33010 or TMMK 33693-06010.

1. Remove all necessary instrument panel, steering column and console trim to access floor shift assembly. (Scheme 176)
2. Disconnect the parking lock cable end from the lever pin of the floor shift assembly. (Scheme 177) Using a screwdriver, disconnect the parking lock cable from the floor shift assembly and clamp. (Scheme 178) Disconnect the cable clamp. (Scheme 179)
3. Turn the ignition switch to ACC or ON position. Using a screwdriver, remove the cable from the upper bracket. (Scheme 180)
4. To install, connect the cable to the upper bracket. (Scheme 180) Connect the cable clamp. (Scheme 179) Insert the slide cap into the through hole and install. Shift the shift lever to Park position and turn the ignition switch to Lock position.
5. For TMC made floor shift control, use Tool No. 33693-33010 and place the gearshift lever in the Park position. Set the tool into position. (Scheme 181)
6. For TMMK made floor shift control, use Tool No. 33693-06010 and place the gearshift lever in the neutral position. Set the tool into position. (Scheme 181)
7. Adjust the shift interlock cable. See «SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE»(ref-144214-S42742773002002090500000) under ADJUSTMENTS. Install console, steering and instrument panel trim.

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Removal & Installation (Toyota Celica)

Note. Not all the components in the figures below may need to be removed.

1. Remove the floor console, instrument panel and the air conditioning unit as necessary. (Scheme 182)and (Scheme 183). Remove the cable end from the rod of the floor shift assembly. Pull out the cable while pressing the clip of the park interlock cable. (Scheme 184)
2. Turn ignition to ACC. Remove the cable cap claw from the key interlock and pull it. see scheme 57 Disconnect the 2 park interlock cable clamps. see scheme 56 Disconnect the 2 connectors. Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps from the floor shift assembly.
3. Remove the cable end from the rod of the floor shift assembly. see scheme 55 Pull out the cable while pressing the clip of the transaxle control cable. Remove the floor shifter if necessary for cable access.
4. To assemble, install floor shifter if removed and tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-144214-S23617783902002091000000). Pass the key interlock cable end through the hole in the floor shift assembly. With the shift lever in Neutral position, set the hole of the cable end to the floor shift assembly to assemble.
5. Turn ignition to ACC. Push the claw into lock key. see scheme 59 At this time, be careful not to apply undue force on bending to the cable. Adjust cable. See «SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE»(ref-144214-S42742773002002090500000) under ADJUSTMENTS.
6. Ensure the key lock cam is contact with the cam stopper. see scheme 59 Turn ignition to ACC. Install the cable to the key interlock. see scheme 57 Connect the 2 key interlock cable clamps. Pull in the cable while pressing the clip of the key interlock cable.
7. Ensure ignition turns from ACC to LOCK only when the gearshift lever is in the Park position. Ensure the ignition will not turn to LOCK when the gearshift lever is in any position other than Park. When the ignition key is in LOCK, ensure that pressing the shift release button wont allow the gearshift lever to move. Install the floor console, air conditioning unit and the instrument panel. (Scheme 182)and (Scheme 183).

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Removal & Installation (Toyota ECHO)

1. Remove floor console box and remove column cover. (Scheme 185) Release the adjust/lock cap. (Scheme 186) Rotate it clockwise by 90 degrees facing to the front of the vehicle. Remove the cable end from the rod on the shift lever side.
2. Remove the cable on the shift lever side. Remove the cable from the clamp for No. 1 instrument panel box. Turn ignition to ACC position, remove the cable cap claw from the key interlock and pull it. (Scheme 187) To remove the floor shift assembly remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the 2 harness connectors. (Scheme 188)
3. To assemble, install floor shift assembly (if removed) with the 4 bolts. Install the wire harness clamps the shift lever plate. Place the gearshift lever in Neutral position, then push the lever to the Reverse position side (do not place lever into Reverse position) and hold it there. While pulling the cable, install the cable with the nut. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-144214-S23617783902002091000000). Connect the 2 harness connectors.
4. Turn ignition to ACC position, install the cable cap claw to the key interlock housing. (Scheme 187) Install the cable to the clamp for No. 1 instrument panel box. Insert the cable end rod from the slit of the gearshift lever plate. Insert the slide cap into the through hole and install. (Scheme 186) Insert the lever pin into the hole in the cable end. Place gearshift lever in Neutral position and check for proper operation.
5. Ensure that the spring for automatic adjustment works properly. Hold the slide cap and move it back and forth. If system operates correctly, lock the adjust/lock cap by rotating it counterclockwise by 90 degrees facing the front of the vehicle. Install the cable on the shift lever side with the key in ACC position. Ensure the slide spring for automatic adjustment is.31" (8 mm.) Install floor console box, instrument cluster panel and column cover.

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Removal & Installation (Toyota Sequoia, Sienna & Tundra)

1. Remove left front door scuff plate and cowl side trim. Remove lower steering column trim panel. (Scheme 189) Remove steering column assembly. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate STEERING COLUMNS article in STEERING.
2. Remove the screw and parking lock cable No. 2. (Scheme 190)- (Scheme 192). Using a Torx(R) socket wrench, remove the 2 screws and parking lock cable No. 1. Remove the spring. Remove the 2 bolts and parking lock cable housing. (Scheme 193)
3. Disconnect the connector. Using Torx(R) socket wrench, remove the screw and shift lever. Remove the upper No. 2 steering column cover. Using a Torx(R) socket wrench, remove the 3 screws and shift lever housing.
4. To assemble, install the shift lever housing with 3 NEW screws. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-144214-S23617783902002091000000). Install the upper No. 2 steering column cover. Using a Torx(R) socket wrench, install the shift lever with a NEW screw. Connect the connector. Apply grease on the lock pin and internal surface of shift lever housing.
5. Install the spring and parking lock cable No. 1 into the shift lever housing. Using a Torx(R) socket wrench, install 2 NEW screws. Route the cable, No. 1 and 2, as shown. (Scheme 194) Install the cable housing to steering column assembly with 2 new bolts. After installation, confirm then following items: When the shift lever is in Park position and the pedal button is pushed by 0.28 in. (7 mm.), shift lever should be locked by lock pin. (Scheme 195) When the pedal button is released, the shift lever should be able to be shifted from Park position to other positions. When the shift lever is in Neutral or Drive positions and the pedal button is pushed by 0.28 in. (7 mm.), the shift lever should be able to be shifted.
6. To assemble, install the parking lock cable No. 2 to column upper bracket with the clip. Install the cable end to the sliding block of the column upper bracket with the screw. (Scheme 196) Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-144214-S23617783902002091000000). After installation, check the following items: When the pedal button is pushed, shift lever should be locked. When the pedal button is released, shift lever should be unlocked.
7. Install steering column assembly. Install lower steering column trim panel, cowl side trim and left front door scuff plate.

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Manufacturer does not provide removal and installation procedures for this model. For an exploded view of related components (Scheme 172)

Removal & Installation (Lexus GS300 & GS430)

Manufacturer does not provide shift interlock electronic control unit removal and installation procedure. see scheme 1and (Scheme 197).

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Removal & Installation (Lexus IS300)

Manufacturer does not provide removal and installation procedures for this model. For an exploded view of related components see scheme 40and see scheme 41.

Removal & Installation (Lexus LS430)

Manufacturer does not provide removal and installation procedures for this model. For an exploded view of related components (Scheme 198)and (Scheme 199).

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Removal & Installation (Lexus LX470 & Toyota Land Cruiser)

Manufacturer does not provide removal and installation procedures for this model. For an exploded view of related components (Scheme 200)

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Removal & Installation (Lexus RX300)

Manufacturer does not provide removal and installation procedures for this model. For an exploded view of related components (Scheme 201)and (Scheme 202).

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Removal & Installation (Lexus SC430)

Manufacturer does not provide removal and installation procedures for this model. For an exploded view of related components (Scheme 203)and (Scheme 204).

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Removal & Installation (Toyota Avalon - Column Shift)

Manufacturer does not provide removal and installation procedures for this model. For an exploded view of related components (Scheme 205)

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Removal & Installation (Toyota Avalon - Floor Shift)

1. Remove all necessary trim to access floor shift assembly. (Scheme 206) Remove the clip and disconnect the shift cable from floor shift assembly. Disconnect the wire harness from the wire harness clamp. Remove the, 2 bolts from the brace. Remove the 4 bolts and floor shift assembly.
2. Remove the connector from the shift lever plate. Remove the secondary locking device. Side the shift lever knob cover. (Scheme 207) Remove the 2 screws and shift lever knob sub-assembly. Using a small screwdriver, remove the O/D main switch cover and the O/D main switch from the shift lever knob.
3. Insert a small screwdriver into the position in the illustration and disengage the button. (Scheme 208) Remove the shift lever knob button and compression spring. Remove the indicator light from the lower position indicator housing. Remove the cap and bulb from the indicator light wire.
4. Remove the 4 screws and lower position indicator housing. Remove the control position indicator plate. Remove the shift interlock release button and spring and the slide cover. Remove the shift interlock and ECU assembly.
5. To assemble, install the shift interlock ECU assembly. Install the slide cover. Install the spring and shift interlock release bottom. Install the control position indicator plate. Install the lower position indicator housing with the 4 screws. Install the bulb and cap to the indicator light wire. Install the indicator light to the lower position indicator housing. (Scheme 207)
6. Install the spring and shift lever knob to the shift lever knob. Install the O/D main switch and O/D main switch cover to the shift lever knob. Install the shift lever knob and shift lever knob cover to the shift lever sub-assembly.
7. Install the 2 shift lever sub-assembly set screws. Raise the shift lever knob cover. Connect the terminals of the O/D main switch. Connect the O/D main switch connector to the shift lever plate.
8. Install all removed console and instrument panel trim in reverse order. (Scheme 206)

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Removal & Installation (Toyota Camry Solara)

Manufacturer does not provide removal and installation procedures for this model. For an exploded view of related components (Scheme 209)and (Scheme 210).

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1. To access the shift interlock ECU, see «SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE»(ref-144214-S21485750102002090600000). Remove the 4 bolts and remove the floor shift assembly. (Scheme 211) Remove the O/D main switch connector from the gearshift lever plate. Disengage the secondary locking device. Release the locking tab of the terminals No. 5 and 6, and pull the terminals out from the rear. (Scheme 212) Remove the 2 screws and shift lever knob assembly. (Scheme 213)
2. Remove the O/D main switch. Remove the No. 2 slide cover. Remove the shift lever stop pin, shift lever knob button, shift lever knob button guide and compression spring. Remove the upper position indicator housing. Remove the control position indicator plate and remove the 4 slide covers from the lower position indicator housing. (Scheme 213)
3. Remove the indicator lamp wire assembly. Remove the 4 screws and lower position indicator housing. Remove the screw and indicator lamp wire sub-assembly. Remove the shift interlock release button and spring. Remove the 2 screws and shift interlock ECU. (Scheme 213)
4. To assemble, install the shift interlock ECU with the 2 screws. Apply grease on the shift interlock release button spring. Install the spring and shift interlock release button. Install the indicator lamp wire sub-assembly with the screw. Install the lower position indicator housing with the 4 screws.
5. Install the indicator lamp wire sub-assembly. Install upper position indicator housing Install the 4 slide covers to the lower position indicator housing. (Scheme 213) Install the control position indicator plate. Install the upper position indicator housing. Apply grease on the compression spring. Install the compression spring, shift lever knob button guide, shift lever knob button and shift lever stop pin.
6. Install the No. 2 slide cover. Install the O/D main switch. Install the gearshift lever knob sub-assembly with the 2 screws. Coat the threads of screws with sealant. Toyota Part No. 03333-00030, Three Bond 1344, Loctite 242 or equivalent. Connect the 2 O/D main switch terminals to the connector. Connect the connector to the shift lever plate.
7. Pull in the cable while pressing the clip of the transaxle control cable to the floor shift assembly. Install the cable end from the rod of the floor shift assembly. Install the floor shift assembly with the 4 bolts. Connect the 2 wire harness clamps from the floor shift assembly. Connect the 2 connectors. To reassemble trim, see «SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE»(ref-144214-S21485750102002090600000).

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Removal & Installation (Toyota Corolla)

1. Remove the left front door scuff plate, left side cowl side trim, right front door scuff plate and the right side cowl side trim. Remove the lower finish panel, left side lower insert, and the left and right side lower trim panels. (Scheme 214)
2. Remove the front ash tray box, center lower cluster finish panel, stereo opening cover and gearshift bezel. Remove the rear console box, lower center finish panel. (Scheme 214)
3. Disconnect shift control cable and remove the 4 bolts. (Scheme 215) Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the shift lever assembly. Remove the 2 screws and the shift interlock ECU.
4. To assemble, install shift interlock ECU with the 2 screws. Install the floor shift assembly with 4 screws, the 2 connectors and connect the shift cable. (Scheme 215) Install the center lower finish panel, rear console box, gearshift bezel and the stereo opening cover. (Scheme 214)
5. Install the center lower cluster finish panel, front ash tray, right side lower panel and the lower panel. Install the left side lower insert and lower finish panel. (Scheme 214)
6. Install the left and right side cowl trim, right side scuff plate and the left side scuff plate. (Scheme 214)

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Remove floor shift assembly. See SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE. Disassemble floor shift assembly (Scheme 216) Remove the shift interlock ECU assembly and remove the shift interlock solenoid.

To assemble, install the shift interlock solenoid to the shift interlock ECU assembly. Attach the shift interlock ECU assembly to the floor shift assembly (Scheme 216) Install the floor shift assembly. See SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE.

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Removal & Installation (Toyota Highlander)

1. Remove radio bezel finish panel assembly and radio. (Scheme 217)and (Scheme 218). Remove right side floor carpet cover. Remove left side floor carpet cover. Remove floor shift finish panel. (Scheme 219)
2. Disconnect the shift cable end from the floor shift assembly. (Scheme 220) Disconnect the 3 connectors. Remove the 4 nuts and remove the floor shift assembly from the vehicle. (Scheme 221) Release the floor shift knob sub-assembly lock by pressing the click, then disconnect the indicator lamp wire connector from the shift lever plate. (Scheme 222)
3. Lower the shift lever knob cover. Remove the screws and shift lever knob from the shift lever. Remove the shift lever knob cover from the shift lever. Remove the indicator lamp wire from the position indicator lower housing. Remove the indicator lamp cap and indicator lamp bulb from the indicator lamp wire. Remove the 3 screws, detach the position indicator lower housing from the shift lever plate. While pressing the 2 claws, remove the shift interlock release button and spring from the position indicator lower housing. (Scheme 223)
4. Using a screwdriver, release the 4 claws and remove the pattern select switch assembly No. 1 from the position indicator lower housing. Remove the position indicator slide cover from the position indicator lower housing. Remove the 4 bolts and nut, detach the shift lever housing from the shift lever plate. Remove the 2 screws and the shift interlock ECU assembly from the shift lever plate. (Scheme 223)
5. To assemble, install the shift interlock ECU to the shift lever plate with 2 screws. Install the shift lever housing to the shift lever plate with 4 bolts. Install the position indicator slide cover to the position indicator lower housing. Install the pattern select switch assembly to the position indicator lower housing. Ensure the claws fit securely.
6. Install the shift interlock release button and greased spring to the position indicator lower housing. Ensure the claws fit securely. Install the position indicator lower housing to the shift lever plate with 3 screws. Install the control position indicator plate to the position indicator lower housing.
7. Install the shift interlock release cover to the control position indicator plate. Install the indicator lamp bulb and indicator lamp cap to the indicator lamp wire. Install the indicator lamp wire to the position indicator lower housing. Install the transmission control switch to the shift lever knob cover No. 1. Install the shift lever knob cover No. 1 to the shift lever knob with a screw. (Scheme 223)
8. Apply grease to the shift lever knob button and spring and install them to the shift lever knob. Install the wire harness of the transmission control switch. (Scheme 224) Install the shift lever knob to the shift lever with 2 screws. Install the shift lever knob cover to shift lever knob. Install the 2 wire harnesses of the transmission control switch.
9. Install the indicator lamp wire harness and connector as shown. Install the floor shift assembly to the vehicle with the 4 nuts. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-144214-S23617783902002091000000). Tighten them in the order, A, B, C and D. (Scheme 225) Connect the 3 connectors. Connect the cable end to the floor shift assembly with the uneven surface facing up. (Scheme 220) Install all trim in reverse order of removal.

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