Sc 430 Geartstick Surround Panel Doesn't Light Up

[sajjap]

Hi

I have a 2003 Lexus SC430.

The panel around the auto gearshift doesn’t light up, so in the dark I when I switch on the lights the gear stick panel doesn’t light up. I’m guessing that I need to change a bulb as this was an intermittent problem before and I could remedy it by smacking the panel, but this no longer works.

Does anyone know how to remove the console? I can’t see any screws and I don’t want to start yanking at the console in case it snaps.

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards

Saj

[CharlieSC430]

Hi Mate. Open the radio door. Then open the centre armrest and pull the heated seat switch slightley forward and up at the same time and this will lift out. You dont need to disconect just leave it to one side then get hold of the trim at the heated switch end and pull upwards slowly untill it unclips. You then have to pull it towards you at a bit of a angle and it should release from the radio end. No screws to undo just held in place with preasure clips. You might want to use the shift lock to put the selector into the drive position to keep it out the way. once its out you will see what you need to disconnect and how it goes back is just the reverse but dont push/ pull too hard as the clips can break. Hope this helps. Chaz.