Floor Shift Parking Lock Cable ASSY: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO. 1 (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY LOWER (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB-ASSY LOWER LH (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  7. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSY (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  8. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
  9. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSY (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  12. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO. 1 (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  13. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO. 2 (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  14. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX DUCT NO. 1 (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  15. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT PARKING LOCK CABLE ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the parking lock cable end from the lever pin of the floor shift assembly.
      Fig 1: Removing Floor Shift Parking Lock Cable Assy (1 Of 3)
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    2. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the parking lock cable from the floor shift assembly and clamp.
    3. Disconnect the cable clamp.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to ACC or ON.
      Fig 2: Removing Floor Shift Parking Lock Cable Assy (2 Of 3)
      G00900063Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using a screwdriver, remove the cable from the upper bracket.
      Fig 3: Removing Floor Shift Parking Lock Cable Assy (3 Of 3)
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  16. INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT PARKING LOCK CABLE ASSY 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ACC or ON.
    2. Connect the cable to the upper bracket.
    3. Connect the cable clamp.
    4. Shift the shift lever to P range and turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
      Fig 4: Installing Floor Shift Parking Lock Cable Assy (1 Of 5)
      G00900065Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using a screwdriver, unlock the claw of the lock key of automatic adjustment part.
      Fig 5: Installing Floor Shift Parking Lock Cable Assy (2 Of 5)
      G00900066Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Insert the slide cap into the through hole and install.
      Fig 6: Installing Floor Shift Parking Lock Cable Assy (3 Of 5)
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    7. Insert the lever pin into the hole of the parking lock cable.
      Fig 7: Installing Floor Shift Parking Lock Cable Assy (4 Of 5)
      G00900068Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Lock the lock key.
      Fig 8: Installing Floor Shift Parking Lock Cable Assy (5 Of 5)
      G00900069Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSPECT CHECK KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  18. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX DUCT NO. 1 
  19. INSTALL AIR DUCT REAR NO. 2 
  20. INSTALL AIR DUCT REAR NO. 1 
  21. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH 
  22. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH 
  23. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSY 
  24. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
  25. INSTALL CONSOLE PANEL UPPER REAR 
  26. INSTALL CONSOLE PANEL UPPER REAR 
  27. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB-ASSY LOWER LH 
  28. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER 
  29. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY LOWER 
  30. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO. 1 
  31. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 
  32. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
RENDER: 1.0x

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