2007 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Control Cable Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 SHIFT CABLE GROMMET RETAINER 
    1. Pass the control cable from the cabin to the engine compartment.
    2. Install the No. 2 shift cable grommet retainer with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable Grommet Retainer With Bolts
      G04975972Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Move the shift lever to the N position.
    2. Install the transmission control cable assembly as shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

      • Install the floor shift cable with the uneven surface facing up.
      • Securely engage the claws of the floor shift cable.
        Fig 2: Installing Transmission Control Cable Assembly
        G05249604Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the control cable to the bracket with a new clip.
      Fig 3: Locating Transmission Cable Bracket Clip
      G04976658Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.

      Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Locating Transmission Control Cable Nut
      G04976659Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Push in the lock piece of the transmission control cable.
      NOTE: Firmly push in the lock piece until the slider lock is engaged.

      HINT:

      After pushing in the lock piece, make sure that the boot is not deformed.

      Fig 5: Pushing In Lock Piece
      G04975986Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  7. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT 

    HINT:

    (See INSTALLATION )

  9. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH 
  10. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
  12. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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