2012 Scion xD Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmission Control Cable Assembly: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the transmission control cable assembly onto the control shaft lever with the nut.
      Fig 1: Locating Transmission Control Cable Assembly Nut
      GTY162605Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Fix the transmission control cable assembly onto the control cable bracket with a new clip.
      NOTE:

      Make sure that the marking on the cable is aligned with the slit in the transmission control cable bracket before installing the cable.

    3. Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the transmission control cable support.
      Fig 2: Locating Control Cable
      GTY163863Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Run the transmission control cable between the transmission control cable support and vehicle body.
    5. Install the transmission control cable assembly with the 3 nuts.
      Fig 3: Identifying Nuts And Control Cable
      GTY158847Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    6. Turn the nut on the transmission control cable assembly and push in the lock.
      Fig 4: Identifying Control Cable Nut
      GTY165473Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Install the transmission control cable assembly onto the shift lever retainer.
      Fig 5: Identifying Shift Lever Retainer
      GTY163243Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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