Canada - A/T - Shift Lever Is Difficult To Move

Bulletin
TSB3530

Issue Date
November 22, 2010

Market
Canada

Title
SHIFT LEVER COVER SLIDE BINDING FEELING

Component
BODY COMPONENTS

Models
'09-'10 Corolla

INTRODUCTION:







If the shift lever cover is damaged, it may require additional effort to move the shift lever. The following repair procedure has been developed for 2009 - 2010 model year Corolla vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.






APPLICABILITY:

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







This TSB applies to ALL 2009 - 2010 MY NUMMI (WMI = 1NX) built vehicles and, to 2009 - 2010 MY vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:







1. Remove the lower instrument finish panel LH by disengaging the 3 claws and clip.







2. Remove the lower instrument finish panel RH by disengaging the 3 claws and clip.







3. Remove the shift lever knob by turning it counterclockwise.







4. Remove the center No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel assembly (for automatic transaxle).
A. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips.
B. Disengage the guide and remove the center No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel assembly.







5. Remove the floor shift position indicator housing sub-assembly.
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the position indicator housing sub-assembly from the shift lock control unit.

NOTICE:
Do NOT damage the floor shift position indicator housing sub-assembly.







6. Remove the position indicator light guide by disengaging the 4 claws.







7. Remove the position indicator slide cover and the shift lever knob cover from the shifter assembly.
8. Re-assemble the shifter with the NEW position indicator slide cover, shift lever knob cover, position indicator light guide, and the position indicator housing sub-assembly.
9. Re-install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Verify proper operation.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.