2007 Scion tC Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Control Cable Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put the cable into the body.
    2. Install the No. 2 shift cable grommet retainer to the floor shift cable.
    3. Install the floor shift cable as shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

      Securely engage the claws.

      Fig 1: Locating Claws
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    4. Install the No. 2 shift cable grommet retainer with the 2 bolts.

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

      Fig 2: Locating No. 2 Shift Cable Grommet Retainer With Bolts
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  2. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the cable to the control cable clamp.
      Fig 3: Identifying Control Cable Clamp
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    2. Connect the cable to the bracket with the clip.
      Fig 4: Locating Bracket With Clip
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    3. Temporarily install the cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
      4. Fig 5: Locating Control Shaft Lever Nuts
      G04866188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  4. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install exhaust pipe (see INSTALLATION ).
  5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  6. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
      NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  7. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT  )
  8. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT  )
  9. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
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