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Shift Lever: Installation

  1. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the shift lever assembly with the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Tighten them in the order, A, B, C and D.

      NOTE: Be careful not to put the wirings of the indicator light or the shift lock system between the floor shift assembly and the floor while installing the floor shift assembly.
      Fig 1: Locating Shift Lever Assembly With Nuts
      G05271992Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the pattern select switch connector, the shift lock control computer connector, and the indicator light wire connector.
      Fig 2: Locating Pattern Select Switch Connector
      G05841321Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. CONNECT 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.
      Fig 3: Locating Transmission Control Cable Stopper Cap And Socket
      G05841322Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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 rock control unit is fixed.
  3. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the shift lever knob sub-assembly.
  4. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  5. INSTALL FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  6. INSTALL FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  7. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  8. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 2 (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  9. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  10. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  11. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  12. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  13. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
  14. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  15. INSTALL CONSOLE PANEL UPPER FRONT (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  16. CONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  17. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
  18. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
  19. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 

    HINT:

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