Operation Method [09/2023 - ]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Lexus TX 500h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- SECURE VEHICLE
- Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.
- REMOVE SHIFT CONTROL ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
- MANUAL PARKING LOCK RELEASE
- Using a pair of pliers, grip the spline portion (*b) of the parking lock shaft that has been wrapped with a cloth or other material and rotate it approximately 20° in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to release the parking lock.
*a 2-flats Portion of Parking Lock Shaft *b Spline Portion of Parking Lock Shaft *c Rotate Approximately 20° NOTE:- Do not grip the 2-flats portion (*a) of the parking lock shaft.
- Make sure to use a cloth or other material to prevent damage to the spline portion (*b) of the parking lock shaft.
- Using a pair of pliers, grip the spline portion (*b) of the parking lock shaft that has been wrapped with a cloth or other material and rotate it approximately 20° in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to release the parking lock.
- MANUAL PARKING LOCK
- Using a pair of pliers, grip the spline portion (*b) of the parking lock shaft that has been wrapped with a cloth or other material and rotate it approximately 20° in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to apply the parking lock.
*a 2-flats Portion of Parking Lock Shaft *b Spline Portion of Parking Lock Shaft *c Rotate Approximately 20° NOTE:- Do not grip the 2-flats portion (*a) of the parking lock shaft.
- Make sure to use a cloth or other material to prevent damage to the spline portion (*b) of the parking lock shaft.
- Using a pair of pliers, grip the spline portion (*b) of the parking lock shaft that has been wrapped with a cloth or other material and rotate it approximately 20° in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to apply the parking lock.