Removal (To 12/2010): Removal

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REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL
REMOVE CENTER AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 15
REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 21
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 23
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 24
REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Turn over the carpet, remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Locating No. 2 Shift Cable Grommet Retainer Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
  
  Fig 2: Locating No. 2 Shift Cable Grommet Retainer Nut
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.
4. Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Transmission Cable Bracket Clip
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5. Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Transmission Control Cable Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
6. Pull out the transmission control cable assembly from the body.