2008 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Control Cable Assembly: Removal

  1. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT 

    HINT:

    (See AIR CONDITIONING UNIT )

  2. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 SHIFT CABLE GROMMET RETAINER 
    1. Turn back the carpet.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the No. 2 shift cable grommet retainer.
    3. Remove the No. 2 shift cable grommet retainer.
      Fig 1: Locating No. 2 Shift Cable Grommet Retainer Bolts
      G05836238Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
    2. Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly while pushing the 2 claws of the floor shift cable.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting End Of Transmission Control Cable From Shift Lever Assembly
      G05836239Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the nut and transmission control cable from the control shaft lever.
      Fig 3: Locating Control Shaft Lever Nut
      G05836240Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 1 control cable bracket.
    5. Pull out the transmission control cable assembly from the body.
      Fig 4: Locating Transmission Cable Bracket Clip
      G05836241Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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