Removal
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page
).
2. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Seat Heater System)
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3. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Seat Heater System)
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4. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX CARPET
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5. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
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6. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY
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7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
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8. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
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10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
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11. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
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12. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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13. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
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14. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
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15. REMOVE POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY
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16. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY
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17. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
(a) Move the shift lever to N.
(b) Disconnect the 2 connectors. |
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(c) Remove the 4 nuts and shift lever assembly.
(d) Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly. |
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(e) Turn the lock nut counterclockwise. While holding the lock nut, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.
Test yourself
A quick Toyota Venza quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.

