Transmission Control Cable Installation

Put the transmission control cable into the cabin and connect the transmission control cable with the 2 nuts.

Torque:

5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf}

Install the transmission control cable bracket to the rear engine mounting insulator with the nut.

Torque:

5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf}

Connect the transmission control cable to the transmission control cable bracket with a new clip.

Connect the transmission control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.

Torque:

12 N*m{122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}

Turn the nut of the transmission control cable 180° counterclockwise. While holding the nut in place, push in the stopper until the stopper clicks twice.

Install the outer part of the transmission control cable to the shift lever retainer. Check that the spring is positioned at "A" and push in the stopper.

HINT:

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

Install the cable end to the shift lever assembly.

NOTICE:

1. Check that the lock piece is pulled up.
   

1. Install the cable end all the way to the base of the pin.
   

Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.

NOTICE:

Securely push in the lock piece until it locks.

Install the front No. 1 floor heat insulator with the 3 nuts.

Torque:

5.5 N*m{56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf}

Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.

HINT:

If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.

Fully insert a new gasket to the center exhaust pipe assembly.

NOTICE:

1. Be sure to install the gasket in the correct direction.
   
2. Do not reuse the gasket.
   
3. Do not damage the gasket.
   

Install a new gasket to the front exhaust pipe assembly.

Connect the center exhaust pipe assembly to the 2 exhaust pipe supports.

Install the center exhaust pipe assembly with the 4 bolts and 2 compression springs.

Torque:

43 N*m{440 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf}

Install the air cleaner case with the 3 bolts.

Torque:

7.0 N*m{71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf}

Install the engine wire clamp to the air cleaner case.

Install the air cleaner filter element.

Install the air cleaner cap sub-assembly with hose and lock the 3 clamps.

Tighten the air cleaner hose clamp.

Connect the ventilation hose.

Connect the 2 vacuum hoses and No. 1 vacuum switching valve connector.

Connect the 2 wire harness clamps and the mass air flow meter connector.

Install the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly with the 2 nuts.

Install the 2 screws.

Install the console box assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 screws.

Install the console box carpet.

Engage the 6 clips and 2 guides to install the upper console panel sub-assembly.

Engage the guide.

Engage the 3 claws and install the front No. 1 console box insert.

Engage the guide.

Engage the 3 claws and install the front No. 2 console box insert.

Connect the connector.

Engage the 2 claws.

Install the instrument panel box assembly with the 2 screws <B>.

Engage the guide.

Engage the 2 claws and 2 clips, and install the center No.1 instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

Turn the shift lever knob clockwise and install the shift lever knob sub-assembly.

Engage the 3 claws and clip, and then install the lower instrument panel finish panel LH.

Engage the 3 claws and clip, and then install the lower instrument panel finish panel RH.

When moving the shift lever from P to R with the ignition switch ON and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly into position.

Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when moving the shift lever from N to D and moves rearward when moving the shift lever to R. If the operation cannot be performed as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.

Apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.

Remove the console box assembly (COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000002XV501QX.html).

Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.

Using a screwdriver, pull out the stopper of the transmission control cable.

NOTICE:

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

Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180°, and while holding the nut in place, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.

NOTICE:

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

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.

Turn the nut of the transmission control cable 180° counterclockwise. While holding the nut in place, push in the stopper until the stopper clicks twice.

Install the outer part of the transmission control cable to the shift lever retainer. Check that the spring is positioned at "A" and push in the stopper.

HINT:

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

Install the cable end to the shift lever assembly.

NOTICE:

1. Check that the lock piece is pulled up.
   
2. Install the cable end all the way to the base of the pin.
   

Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.

NOTICE:

Securely push in the lock piece until it locks.

After adjusting the shift lever position, check the operation and function of the shift lever. If there is a problem, adjust the position again.

Install the console box assembly (COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000002XV301QX.html).