2011 Scion xB AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Control Cable Assembly: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 18
  2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 19
  3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 20
  4. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 22
  5. REMOVE BATTERY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  6. REMOVE NO. 2 BATTERY CARRIER  See step  24
  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH NO. 1 AIR CLEANER HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY  See step  26
  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  See step  27
  10. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and gasket and separate the center exhaust pipe assembly from the front exhaust pipe assembly.
      Fig 1: Locating Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly Bolts
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    2. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 compression springs and separate the center exhaust pipe assembly from the No. 2 center exhaust pipe assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly Bolts And Compression Springs
      GTY158127Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 exhaust pipe supports, then remove the center exhaust pipe assembly.
      Fig 3: Locating Center Exhaust Pipe Supports
      GTY163354Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the 3 nuts and remove the front No. 1 floor heat insulator.
      Fig 4: Front No. 1 Floor Heat Insulator And Nuts Location
      GTY158300Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
      Fig 5: Locating Transmission Control Cable Assembly Connectors
      GTY166824Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever.
      Fig 6: Removing Transmission Control Cable Assembly
      GTY158288Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a screwdriver, pull out the stopper of the transmission control cable.
      Fig 7: Removing Transmission Control Cable Stopper
      GTY167020Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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  • • 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.
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