Shift Lever Assembly Removal

Transmission. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
E352 Manual Transaxle. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH

  4. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB

  5. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE SWITCH BASE

  7. REMOVE CONSOLE CUP HOLDER BOX

  8. REMOVE UPPER REAR CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  9. REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL

  10. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY

  11. DISCONNECT TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

  12. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY

Shift Lever Assembly -- Removal



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.


2. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.E352 Manual Transaxle.Manual Transaxle System.Shift Lever Assembly  Removal
  1. Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

  1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips and remove the upper panel garnish.



3. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.E352 Manual Transaxle.Manual Transaxle System.Shift Lever Assembly  Removal
  1. Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

  1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips and remove the upper panel garnish.



4. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. for Manual Transaxle:
    Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. for Automatic Transaxle:
    Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.



5. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and 4 claws, and then remove the upper console panel.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


6. REMOVE SWITCH BASE


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Detach the 2 clips and 2 claws.

  1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the switch base.



7. REMOVE CONSOLE CUP HOLDER BOX


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 2 screws.

  1. Detach the 2 clips and remove the cup holder box.



8. REMOVE UPPER REAR CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the upper rear console panel.



9. REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 6 claws and remove the console rear end panel.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


10. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and detach the wire harness clamp.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 2 screws.

  1. Disconnect the connector and remove the rear console box.



11. DISCONNECT TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.E352 Manual Transaxle.Manual Transaxle System.Shift Lever Assembly  Removal
  1. Remove the 2 clips, and disconnect the cable ends of the control cable.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.E352 Manual Transaxle.Manual Transaxle System.Shift Lever Assembly  Removal
  1. Using a screwdriver, release the cable locks of the shift cable and select cable.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.E352 Manual Transaxle.Manual Transaxle System.Shift Lever Assembly  Removal
  1. Turn the lock nuts 180° counterclockwise and hold them in that position. Remove the shift cable and select cable while holding them.

    NOTICE:
    Do not push in the cable locks.


12. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Detach the 4 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever.