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Transmission Control Cable Assembly: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ engine under cover assembly) 
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ No. 2 engine under cover) 
  5. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL UPPER FRONT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 2 (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  16. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  17. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  18. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX HOLE COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  19. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX HOLE COVER NO. 2 (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  20. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  21. REMOVE CONSOLE COVER LOWER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  22. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX DUCT NO. 1 
  23. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO. 1  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO. 2  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  26. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
    2. Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.
      Fig 1: Locating Control Shaft Lever Nut
      G05268775Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control cable bracket.
      Fig 2: Locating Control Cable Clip From Control Cable Bracket
      G05246593Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt and No. 2 transmission control cable bracket.
      Fig 3: Locating Transmission Control Cable Clamp Bolt
      G05246724Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the vehicle.
      Fig 4: Locating Transmission Control Cable Bolts
      G05268778Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the cable end from the shift lever assembly.
    7. Turn the socket of the transmission control cable assembly counterclockwise and remove the stopper cap.
    8. Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.