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Transaxle Control Cable Assembly: Removal

  1. PRECAUTION 

    (See PRECAUTION )

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  3. REMOVE W/CONVERTER INVERTER ASSEMBLY 

    (See REMOVAL )

  4. REMOVE INVERTER BRACKET NO.1  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB  (See REMOVAL  )
  8. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL UPPER FRONT  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.2  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX HOLE COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX HOLE COVER NO.2  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE CONSOLE COVER LOWER  (See REMOVAL )
  24. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. In the engine compartment
      1. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
        Fig 1: Locating Control Shaft Lever
        G05202154Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.
        Fig 2: Identifying Claws
        G05202155Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket No.2.
      Fig 3: Locating Control Cable Bracket No.2
      G05279363Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. In the cabin
      1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the cable end from the shift lever assembly.
        Fig 4: Disconnecting Cable End Of Shift Lever Assembly
        G05279311Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Pull out the stopper cap of the transmission control cable assembly.
        Fig 5: Pulling Stopper Cap Of Transmission Control Cable
        G05279312Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Turn the socket of the transmission control cable counterclockwise and remove the stopper cap.
        NOTE: Do not push in the stopper cap.
        4. Fig 6: Removing Stopper Cap
        G05279366Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER  (See REMOVAL  )
  26. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX DUCT NO.1 
  27. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.1  (See REMOVAL )
  28. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.2  (See REMOVAL )
  29. REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY CENTER  (See REMOVAL )
  30. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts.
    2. Pull out the control cable from the body.
      Fig 7: Locating Transmission Control Cable Assembly And Bolts
      G05279367Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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