If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart key
system
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent tool.
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL COOLER DRYER
(a) Using pliers, install the cooler dryer.
(b) Apply a sufficient amount of compressor oil to the contact surfaces
of a new O-ring and the cap.
Compressor oil:
ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
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Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Using SST and a dial indicator, measure the ring gear backlash.
SST: 09564-32011
Standard backlash:
0.11 to 0.21 mm (0.00433 to 0.00827 in.)
If the backlash is not as specified, adj ...