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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 910 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (ATM))TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLYREPLACEMENT
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Transmission Control Cable Assembly: Replacement
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR ASSY (SEE AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR ASSY )
- REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER (SEE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSY
- DISCONNECT SHIFT CABLE GROMMET RETAINER NO.2
- Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the shift cable grommet retainer No.2.
- REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT
- Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
- Disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
- Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.
- Disconnect the control cable from the control cable clamp.
- Disconnect the floor shift cable from the transmission floor shift assy.
- Pull out the control cable from the body.
- Remove the shift cable grommet retainer No. 2.
- INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT
- Put in the control cable to the body.
- Install the shift cable grommet retainer No.2 to the floor shift cable.
- Install the floor shift cable as shown in Fig 6
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HINT:
- Install it with the uneven surface facing up.
- Securely engage the claws.
- Connect the control cable to the control cable clamp.
- Connect the control cable with a new clip to the bracket.
- Temporarily install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
- INSTALL SHIFT CABLE GROMMET RETAINER NO.2
- Install the shift cable grommet retainer No.2 with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf)
- Install the shift cable grommet retainer No.2 with the 2 bolts.
- INSTALL AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER (SEE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR ASSY (SEE AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR ASSY )
- ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (SEE ADJUSTMENT )
- INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (SEE ADJUSTMENT )
- INSTALL INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSY
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- INSTALL BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION (SEE INITIALIZATION )
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.