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Transmission Control Cable: Installation

  1. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE: Before installing the transmission control cable assembly, check that the park/neutral position switch and the shift lever are in neutral.
    Fig 1: Pushing Lock Piece Into Adjuster Case
    G06043245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Put the transmission control cable into the cabin and connect the transmission control cable with the 2 nuts.

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

      Fig 2: Locating Transmission Control Cable Nuts
      G06011538Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the transmission control cable support with the nut.

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

      Fig 3: Locating Transmission Control Cable Support Nut
      G06011537Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the transmission control cable to the control cable bracket.
      Fig 4: Locating Control Cable Bracket
      G06041059Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the transmission control cable to the bracket with a new clip.
    5. Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the control shaft lever with the nut.

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

    6. Turn the nut of the transmission control cable 180° counterclockwise. While holding the nut in place, push in the stopper until the stopper clicks twice.
      Fig 5: Locating Control Shaft Lever Nut
      G06041058Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 6: Pushing In Stopper
      G06011525Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Install the outer part of the transmission control cable to the shift lever retainer. Check that the spring is positioned at "A" and push in the stopper.
      Fig 7: Installing Outer Part Of Transmission Control Cable To Shift Lever Retainer
      G06011526Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      If the stopper cannot be pushed in, slightly turn the nut clockwise and then push in the stopper again.

    8. Push the 2 claws together at the top of the transmission control cable lock piece. While holding the 2 claws together, push the 2 lugs on the bottom of the lock piece toward each other and upward to pull out the lock piece.
      Fig 8: Pushing Claws Of Transmission Control Cable Lock Piece
      G06011527Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Install the cable end to the shift lever assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Check that the lock piece is pulled up.
      • Install the cable end all the way to the base of the pin.
      Fig 9: Identifying Lock Piece
      G06043229Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.
      NOTE: Securely push in the lock piece until it locks.
  2. INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL BATTERY  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 10: Pushing Lock Piece Into Adjuster Case
    G06011529Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
  12. INSTALL NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL FRONT UPPER CONSOLE BOX  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  19. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See ADJUSTMENT )