A/T Shifter Slide Cover Replaced, YEAH!!!! Options

[FrankB2]

I've seen a couple of threads here asking how to disassemble the A/T shifter, and disconnect the O/D wire. I ordered the new slide cover from the local Toyota dealer, and had already decided not to rewire, and make a 30 hour project out of it. I just made a cut with a straight edge razor, and it's plenty flexible to fit around the shift lever:



This car was mint when I bought it except for this:



I found all the change that had fallen down there since I bought it last October, and some other things that looked like throat lozenges, etc. I had to pay $58 for that sliver of plastic, but it looked like A$$ before.

EDIT: It has a new slide cover, but it's still an automatic. Not the coolest car, but my wife can drive it...LOL!

This post has been edited by FrankB2: Mar 13, 2013 - 4:58 PM

[FrankB2]

You have to pull the console section surrounding the shifter off. No tools required, but the switches on the cover have to be disconnected.



Once that's off, there are two screws on the shifter indicator assembly. They're brass colored, and one in the front, and one in the back. The rear screw is a tight squeeze, and I dropped mine a few times while removing and installing. A pair of hemostats is a big help here.


Front screw is the screw on the right of your screen. I forgot to point at it:


Once you unscrew and lift off that assembly, simply slide the new shift cover in place. I hope this helps.

This post has been edited by FrankB2: Sep 11, 2014 - 12:53 PM