Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Override Button (BO92-006)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK OVERRIDE BUTTON

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK OVERRIDE BUTTON

Model All 1993 Lexus Models

Group Body

Bulletin No. B92-006

Date October 30, 1992

SERVICE INFORMATION

The position of the automatic transmission shift lock override button (ORB) has been changed and a cover added for increased theft protection in accordance with FMVSS No. 114. See Fig 1.

The ORB cover is packaged separately at the factory for transportation and must be installed during PDS (Pre-Delivery Service) according to the following procedure:

ORB COVER STORAGE

The ORB cover is put in a plastic envelope with a caution label and is taped to the automatic transmission shift lever as shown in Fig 2.

INSTALLATION OF ORB COVER

For LS 400, SC 400 and SC 300, install the ORB cover in the ORB hole. See Fig 3.

For ES 300, install the ORB cover with the index facing away from the shift handle. See Fig 4.

Model	Production Effective
LS 400	From '93 M/Y (August, 1992)
SC 400, 300	From '93 M/Y (September, 1992)
ES 300	From '93 M/Y (August, 1992)

CANCELING SHIFT LOCK WITH ORB

If a dead battery or similar problem occurs, the shift lever cannot be moved out of the "P" position even though the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition switch in the "ON" position. Use the ORB to cancel the shift lock as follows:

1. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
2. For LS 400, SC 400/300 insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or equivalent into the index on top of the ORB cover and pry towards the shift handle. See Fig 5.
   NOTE: Apply tape to tip of screwdriver to prevent damage to vehicle.
3. For ES 300, insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or equivalent into the index on the side of the ORB cover and pry it up. SeeFig 6
4. Use the same tool to push down the ORB while at the same time releasing handle from the "P" position. See Fig 7.