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Transmission Control Cable Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the socket of the transmission control cable assembly to the shift lever assembly.
    2. Connect the control cable end to the shift lever assembly.
    3. Push the stopper cap to the socket as shown in the illustration.
    4. Turn the socket of the transmission control cable assembly clockwise and install the stopper cap.
      NOTE:
      • To prevent torsion of the inner cable, the end with protrusion should face up.
      • Push the cable end to the bottom of the pin.
      • Confirm that the connection between the socket and the shift lock control unit is fixed.
        Fig 1: Identifying Cable End And Stopper Cap
        G05271910Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the transmission control cable assembly with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 4.9 N*m (50 kgf*cm, 43 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Locating Transmission Control Cable Assembly And Bolts
      G05271911Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Install the transmission control cable bracket No. 2 with the bolt.

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Locating No. 2 Transmission Control Cable Bracket And Bolt
      G05271912Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Temporarily install the transmission control cable assembly to the control shaft lever with the nut.
      Fig 4: Locating Control Shaft Lever And Nut
      G05271913Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Connect the transmission control cable assembly with a new clip to the bracket.
  2. INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY 
  3. INSTALL AIR DUCT REAR NO. 2 
  4. INSTALL AIR DUCT REAR NO. 1 
  5. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX DUCT NO. 1 
  6. INSTALL CONSOLE COVER LOWER 
  7. INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 5: Locating Control Cable Clip
    G05271914Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX HOLE COVER NO. 2  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX HOLE COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 2  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. INSTALL CONSOLE PANEL UPPER FRONT  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB 
  23. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  24. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ No. 2 engine under cover) 
  25. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  26. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ engine under cover assembly) 
  27. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See INSTALLATION  )
  28. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See INSTALLATION  )
  29. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    HINT:

    (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )

  30. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 

    HINT:

    Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal (See INITIALIZATION )