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Transmission Control Cable Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 SHIFT CABLE GROMMET RETAINER 
    1. Pass the control cable from the cabin to the engine compartment.
    2. Install the No. 2 shift cable grommet retainer with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

  2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Move the shift lever to the N position.
      Fig 1: Locating No. 2 Shift Cable Grommet Retainer Bolts
      G05836247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the transmission control cable assembly as shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

      • Install the floor shift cable with the uneven surface facing up.
      • Securely engage the claws of the floor shift cable.
        Fig 2: Installing Floor Shift Cable
        G05836248Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the control cable to the bracket with a new clip.
      Fig 3: Locating Transmission Cable Bracket Clip
      G05836249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.

      Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Locating Control Shaft Lever Nut
      G05836250Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Push in the lock piece of the transmission control cable.
      NOTE: Firmly push in the lock piece until the slider lock is engaged.

      HINT:

      After pushing in the lock piece, make sure that the boot is not deformed.

      Fig 5: Pushing Lock Piece Of Transmission Control Cable
      G05836251Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET 

    (Refer to appropriate step under INSTALLATION ).

  5. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to appropriate step under INSTALLATION ).

  6. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  7. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to appropriate step under INSTALLATION ).

  8. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT 

    HINT:

    (See INSTALLATION )

  9. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH 
  10. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 

    (Refer to appropriate step under INSTALLATION ).

  11. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
  12. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   )