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Transmission Control Cable: Removal: Removal

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  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE BATTERY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
  3. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY 
  4. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 14
  5. REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
  8. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the 3 nuts and remove the No. 1 front floor heat insulator.
      Fig 1: Locating No. 1 Front Floor Heat Insulator Nuts
      GTY227239Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  11. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 17
  12. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 19
  13. REMOVE FRONT UPPER CONSOLE BOX  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 27
  14. REMOVE NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 28
  15. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
  16. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  17. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 32
  18. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 33
  19. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 34
  20. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the control shift cable from the shift lever assembly.
      Fig 2: Locating Control Shift Cable And Control Select Cable
      GTY213586Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the control select cable from the shift lever assembly.
    3. Using a screwdriver, pull out the stopper of the transmission control cable.
      Fig 3: Pulling Out Stopper Of Transmission Control Cable
      GTY244690Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not remove the stopper. If it is removed, reinstall it to its original position.

    4. Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.
      Fig 4: Rotating Nut Counterclockwise Approximately 180 Degrees
      GTY244691Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not rotate the nut excessively as it will come off the internal spring and the transmission control cable will not be reusable.

    5. Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 transmission control cables from the control cable bracket *1.
      Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Control Cable Clips
      GTY211427Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 transmission control cables from the transaxle *2.
    7. Remove the nut, and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly.
      Fig 6: Locating Transmission Control Cable Assembly Nut
      GTY235722Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Remove the 2 nuts and transmission control cable assembly.
      Fig 7: Locating Transmission Control Cable Assembly Nuts
      GTY219987Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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