Installation [06/2015 - ]: Procedure

2016 Scion iM Automatic CVT TransSECTION Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Pass the transmission control cable assembly into the vehicle and install the transmission control cable assembly to the vehicle body with the 2 nuts.

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

    2. Install the transmission control cable assembly to the rear engine mounting insulator with the bolt.

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

    3. Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the control cable bracket assembly with 2 new clips (B).
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    4. Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the manual transaxle assembly with the 2 clips (A).
    5. Turn the nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, push in the stopper until it makes 2 "click" sounds.
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      *a Nut
      *b Stopper
      *c Turn
      *d Push
    6. Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the floor shift lever assembly, check that the position of the spring is the same as (A) shown in the illustration and push in the stopper.

      HINT: 

      If the stopper cannot be pushed in, slightly turn the nut clockwise and then push in the stopper.

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      *1 Floor Shift Lever Assembly
      *a Nut
      *b Stopper
      *c Spring
      *d Push
    7. Connect the transmission control shift cable to the floor shift lever assembly.
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    8. Push the 2 claws together at the top of the lock piece. While holding the 2 claws together, push the 2 lugs on the bottom of the lock piece toward each other and upward to push out the lock piece.
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      *a Bottom View *b Push
      *c Push Out *d Lock Piece
    9. Hook the outer select lever of the manual transaxle assembly to the reverse restrict pin assembly to secure it.
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      *1 Outer Select Lever
      *2 Reverse Restrict Pin Assembly
      *a Secured
    10. Push the slider shaft until it contacts the cam wall.
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      *a Slider Shaft
      *b Cam Wall
      NOTE:
      • Do not pull up the slider shaft.
      • When adjusting the transmission control cable assembly, make sure that the shift lever is not in the 1st or 2nd gear position.
    11. Connect the transmission control select cable to the floor shift lever assembly with the clip.
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      *a Transmission Control Select Cable
      *b Lock Piece
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the lock piece is protruding from the adjuster case.
      • When adjusting the transmission control cable assembly, make sure that the shift lever is not in the 1st or 2nd gear position.
    12. Push in the lock piece into the adjuster case.
      NOTE:

      Securely push in the lock piece until the lock is engaged.

    13. Move the shift lever to R, so that the outer select lever can be released.
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      *1 Outer Select Lever
      *2 Reverse Restrict Pin Assembly
      *a Released
  2. INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [06/2015 - ]

  3. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR 
    1. Install the front No. 1 floor heat insulator to the vehicle body with the 3 nuts.

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

  4. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [06/2015 - ]

  5. INSTALL BATTERY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 54

  6. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 55

  7. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  8. INSTALL NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 82

  9. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When reconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2015 - ]

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

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.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.