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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 557 (Steering Column Shift Assembly): Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota Sequoia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSTALL SHIFT LEVER HOUSING
Using a torx socket wrench, install the shift lever housing with the 3 new screws.

Torque: 12 N.m (120 Kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
INSTALL SHIFT LEVER
1. Install the upper No. 2 steering column cover.
2. Using a torx socket wrench, install the shift lever with a new screw.
  Torque: 18 N.m (180 Kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
3. Connect the connector.
INSTALL PARKING LOCK CABLE NO. 1 AND NO. 2
1. Apply MP grease on the lock pin and internal surface of shift lever housing.
2. Install the spring and parking lock cable No. 1 into the shift lever housing.
  NOTE: Be careful not to bend or twist the cable abnormally.
3. Using a torx socket wrench, install 2 new screws.
  Torque: 2.9 N.m (29 Kgf.cm, 25 in.lbf)
4. Wire the cable No. 1 and No. 2, as shown in the illustration.
5. Install the cable housing to steering column assembly with 2 new bolts temporarily.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Cable Housing To Steering Column Assembly Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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