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Shift Lever Assembly: Installation

  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
      G06045066Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Push the two claws together at the top of the transmission control cable lock piece. While holding the two claws together, push the two 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 to adjust the length at the neutral shift position.
      • Make sure that the lock piece is protruding from the adjuster case.
    6. Press in and lock the lock piece to the adjuster case.
      Fig 5: Pressing In And Lock Piece To Adjuster Case
      G06045056Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Securely press in the lock piece until the lock engages.
  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 )