Zereldo

2010 Lexus ES 350. I'm not sure if this is normal, the gloss black area with markings P N R D appears to be loose. It doesn't move about, but it flexes (slightly shifts) in the direction of gear selector's motion. The best way I can describe the feeling is as if the part is in a rubber housing and not clamped in place with screws or clips.

Here is a picture (not of my car) to help visualize what I'm on about:




Blue: Part of reference
Orange: Indicating motion of gear selector and gloss black part in the right hand direction
GREEN: Indicating motion of gear selector and gloss black part in the left hand direction

Please note: Only the gloss black bit moves, not the chrome surround, the wood trim or the center console area.

I will record the gear selector in motion soon.

Is this normal? If not, could it be a result if a loose clip or the fact it was taken apart at one point and not properly assembled?

It's bugging me to no end and I almost want to hold the gloss black part while shifting.

nevernu

take it apart and see why the black glossy is loose. see the first couple of min of this on how to remove

Zereldo

Noted, will do. I take it's not normal then? It has been this way since I owned the car (I'm the second owner) a couple of years ago.

Thank you for the link.