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Old 07-14-2011, 10:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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How To Replace 2004 a Corolla Shifter Light?

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if someone could help me on how to replace a shifter light for a 2004 Corolla? It would be really appreciated.

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Hi everyone,

I was wondering if someone could help me on how to replace a shifter light for a 2004 Corolla? It would be really appreciated.

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Sila
sila649,

Are you referring to the bulb that illuminates the automatic shifter on a Corolla? If so then I may be able to help you out. This bulb burned out on my Grandmother's '04 Corolla recently so I replaced it for her. To get things started, here is a diagram of the auto shifter that I found on toyotapartszone.com: shifter diagram

1. Lift the little carpet in the console rear to the automatic gear shift. Pry with a small flat screwdriver will do the job.

2. Remove the three Philips head screws.

3. Remove one Philips head screws on each side of the rear console, they are located at the bottom front of the rear console panel. You may have to move the driver and passenger seat back to see the screws.

4. Grab the back of the rear console and gently wiggle, pull backward and lift upward. Pull the hand brake so it is easier to remove the loosened rear console panel.

5. Use a flat head screwdriver to pry the rectangular 'cushion' around the automatic gear shift. Gently pry at various spot and the rectangular 'cushion' will come off easily.

6. Now you are just one more plastic cover away from the burned bulb. The plastic cover that has those 'P'ark, 'R'everse, 'D'rive letters is held in place by four snap on latches. Use a small flat head screwdriver and gently push the black latches inward in a downward motion, once the screwdriver head gets inside the grey latch holder it will free the black latch. Work on each of the four latches in turn.

7. Wiggle the plastic cover until it is completely loosened from the four latches. Gently lift the plastic cover up. The automatic gear shift will stop the plastic from being lifted out completely. You still have enough room to work with. You will see the little burned bulb directly below those 'P'ark, 'R'everse, 'D'rive letters. Gently pull the bulb out.

8. Test the bulb by starting your car and dash lights.

9. Snap back the plastic 'P'ark, 'D'rive cover. Put back the rear console panel and finally the rectangular 'cushion' around the automatic gear shift.


If you were referring to some other part then please let me know
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Thank you TECH TALK! I just fixed it and it works.
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