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Transmission Control Cable: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  2. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL UPPER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  7. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY 
  8. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR 
  10. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the cable ends of the control cable.
      Fig 1: Locating Control Cable With Clips
      G04867912Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver, release the cable locks of the shift cable and select cable.
      Fig 2: Removing Cable Locks
      G04867913Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Turn the lock nuts 180° counterclockwise, and hold them in that position to remove the shift cable and select cable.
    4. Remove the shift cable from the floor shift lever assembly while holding the lock nut.
    5. Repeat the above process for the select cable.
      NOTE: Do not push in the cable locks.
      Fig 3: Turning Lock Nuts And Shift Cable
      G04867914Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 clips and 2 washers, and disconnect the top ends of the control cable from the transaxle.
    2. Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the control cable bracket.
      Fig 4: Locating Control Cable Bracket And Clips
      G04867915Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 nuts and clamp from the body.
    4. Remove the clamp from the control cable.
      Fig 5: Locating Control Cable Nuts And Clamp
      G04867916Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the 2 bolts from the retainer.
    6. Pull out the control cable from the floor.
      Fig 6: Identifying Control Cable With Bolts
      G04867917Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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