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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Floor Shift Lever ASSY: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSY 
  2. REMOVE RR CONSOLE BOX 
  3. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX FRONT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  4. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO. 1 (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  5. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO. 2 (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  6. DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECT 
    1. Remove the clip and separate the top of the select cable from the shift lever assy.
    2. Turn the lock and separate the select cable from the shift lever retainer.
  7. DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT 
    1. Separate the top of the shift cable from the shift lever assy.
    2. Turn the lock and separate the shift cable from the shift lever retainer.
  8. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT LEVER ASSY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever assy.
  9. INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT LEVER ASSY 
    1. Install the shift lever assy with 4 the bolts.

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

  10. CONNECT FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT 
    1. Connect the shift cable to the shift lever retainer.
      NOTE:
      • The projecting part of the cable outer should face upward when the shift cable is installed. 
      • Make sure that after installation the cable outer lock is projecting from A shown in  Fig 1  . 
    2. Install the top of the shift cable to the shift lever assy.
      Fig 1: Connecting Shift Cable To Shift Lever Retainer
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  11. CONNECT FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECT 
    1. Connect the select cable to the shift lever retainer.
      NOTE:
      • The projecting part of the cable outer should face upward when the select cable is installed. 
      • Make sure that after installation the cable outer lock is projecting from A shown in  Fig 2  . 
RENDER: 1.0x

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