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Removal (To 12/2010): Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

  2. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 32
  3. REMOVE POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 33
  4. REMOVE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON COVER 
    1. Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, remove the shift lock release button cover from the position indicator housing assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lock Release Button Cover
      GTY170701Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE SEAT HEATER SWITCH (w/ Seat Heater System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 34
  6. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 35
  7. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 36
  8. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 37
  9. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 38
  10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.
      Fig 2: Locating Transmission Control Cable Assembly
      GTY300206Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts.
      Fig 3: Locating Transmission Floor Shift Assembly Bolts
      GTY201777Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the transmission floor shift assembly.