Toyota Avalon Service & Repair Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. SECURE VEHICLE

(a) Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.

CAUTION:

• Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.
• If the vehicle is not secure and the shift lever is moved to N, the vehicle may suddenly move, possibly resulting in an accident or serious injury.

2. REMOVE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON COVER

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws to remove the shift lock release button cover from the rear upper console panel sub-assembly. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the shift lock release button cover and rear upper console panel sub-assembly.

*a Protective Tape

3. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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5. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Before disconnecting the transmission control cable assembly, check that the shift lever is in N.

(a) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.

(b) Rotate the lock nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the lock nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.

*a Counterclockwise

6. REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts.

(b) Remove the clip to disconnect the No. 1 console box duct from the transmission floor shift assembly.

(c) Disconnect the transmission control switch connector.

(d) Disengage the clamp to disconnect the wire harness from the transmission floor shift assembly.

(e) Disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector.

(f) Disengage the clamp to disconnect the wire harness from the transmission floor shift assembly.

(g) Remove the transmission floor shift assembly.