The light bulb in gear shift console burned out. How do I replace it?

Transmission Floor Shift Control Indicator Lamp Replacement

Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
Rotate the floor shift control indicator lamp socket (2). Pull the socket from the trim bezel.
Remove the bulb from the socket.

Front Floor Console Replacement

Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear floor console. Refer to Rear Floor Console Replacement.
Remove the instrument panel lower trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Plate Replacement.
Set the parking brake, then shift the transmission into drive and push the shift indicator down until it locks, to allow clearance to remove the console.
1
Front Floor Console Screw (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)
2
Front Floor Console Bolt (Qty: 2)
Tighten
10 N·m (88 lb in)
3
Front Floor Console Assembly
4
Front Floor Console Retainer Clip (Qty: 2)

Most console bulbs are 194. Napa or any parts store.

Dores the 09 corolla have a bulb or is it an electrical thing under the gear shift console?

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. I got my replacement bulb at Canadian Tire, Motomaster instrument replacement bulb 194LL (clear, long lasting, 2 bulbs for $2.99Cdn). It is a push-on bulb.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.

That is a very tough bulb to replace. Once you get the center console pieces out of the way there should be a couple of screws or blots that hold down the trim around the gear shift. Remove those and lift gentley. You will barley be able to access the bulb. but it can be done.

If the shift console is on floor then look for bolts holding it down.  Take out bolts and then you can maneuver console so you can see where light is plugged in and get the right light to replace it.  It will probably be a small light which tend to cost a bit more, but at least you'll have the light back.

illumination not working on 1989 mercedes 190 automatic gear shift console. need to check bulb.

The center console needs to be removed, pull the shift plate plastic cover off, remove two bolts inside the console storage box, remove the phillips screws that are visible, the front center storage box also has to be removed, the bulb is located on the left side of the shifter from underneath.

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remove console and inspect for sought after malfunctioning bulbs and replace and reinstall console .

You shifter indicator bulb (194 bulb number) has burned out. Pretty easy and cheap fix. The top of the indicator has to be removed/lifted up and teh bulb needs to be replaced.