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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Floor Shift Cable Transmission Control Shift (MTM): 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.

HINT:

COMPONENTS (1): Instrument panel/meter (see INSTRUMENT PANEL/METER ).

COMPONENTS (2): Air conditioning radiator assy (see AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR ASSY ).

  1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSY W/PASSENGER AIR BAG ASSY (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  2. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR ASSY (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  3. REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER (SEE  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  4. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT 
    1. Remove the clip and washer and separate the top of the shift cable from the transaxle.
    2. Remove the clip and shift cable from the control cable bracket.
    3. Turn the lock and separate the shift cable from the shift lever retainer.
    4. Remove the clip and separate the top of the shift cable from the shift lever assy.
    5. Remove the 2 retainer set bolts from the floor.
    6. Separate the retainer from the grommet.
    7. Disconnect the select cable from the grommet.
    8. Remove the shift cable through the floor hole and retainer.
      Fig 1: Removing Shift Cable
      G03552404Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT 
    1. Thread the shift cable through the floor hole and retainer.
    2. Connect the select cable to the grommet.
    3. Install the retainer to the grommet.
      Fig 2: Installing Retainer To Grommet
      G03552405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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