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Shift Lever Assembly: Installation

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

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Shift Lever Assembly Nuts
      G06045063Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Rotate the transmission control cable nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, push in the stopper until it makes 2 click sounds.
      Fig 2: Rotating Transmission Control Cable Nut Counterclockwise Approximately 180°
      G06012684Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the outer part of the transmission control cable to the shift lever retainer, check that the position of the spring is the same as A shown in the illustration, and push in the stopper.

      HINT:

      If the stopper cannot be pushed in, slightly rotate the nut clockwise and then push in the stopper.

      Fig 3: Checking Position Of Spring
      G06012685Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Push the 2 claws together at the top of the transmission control cable lock piece. While holding the 2 claws together, push the 2 lugs on the bottom of the lock piece toward each other and upward to pull out the lock piece.
      Fig 4: Pushing Two Claws Together At Top Of Transmission Control Cable Lock Piece
      G06045048Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the control shift cable to the shift lever assembly.
    5. Install the control select cable to the shift lever assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the lock piece is protruding from the adjuster case.
      • Make sure to adjust the length at the neutral shift position.
    6. Press in and lock the lock piece to the adjuster case.
      NOTE: Securely press in the lock piece until the lock engages.
      Fig 5: Pressing In Lock Piece To Adjuster Case
      G06045056Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. ADJUST TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECT CABLE  (See ADJUSTMENT  )
  4. INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
  9. INSTALL NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL FRONT UPPER CONSOLE BOX  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )