TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD vehicles and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. Remove the 4 bolts and No. 1 engine under cover.

  2. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BGSR

      Remove the clip and nut, and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever and transmission control cable bracket No. 1.

    2. A01BBI2E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Front

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly.

    3. A01BCGLE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Front

      Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission control cable bracket No. 2.

    4. Remove the 2 nuts and transmission control cable bracket No. 2 from the body.

  3. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB


    1. A01BGPB

      Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.

  4. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BD5O

      Detach the 8 claws and remove the floor shift position indicator housing sub-assembly.

  5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 1


    1. A01BD77

      Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips

    2. Detach the 3 claws and remove the instrument panel under cover sub-assembly No. 1.

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER


    1. A01BD8D

      Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

    2. Detach the 4 clips and remove the instrument panel finish lower.

    3. Disconnect each connector.

    4. A01BHHW

      Push the positions indicated by the arrows in the illustration to disconnect the fuel lid lock control cable and bonnet (hood) control cable assembly from the instrument panel finish lower.

  7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER


    1. A01BBGE

      Detach the 6 claws and remove the parking brake hole cover.

    2. Disconnect each connector.

  8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER


    1. A01BGOPE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for Manual Transmission
      *B for Automatic Transmission

      Detach the 8 claws and remove the instrument panel finish panel lower center.

  9. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BGQH

      Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lock control unit assembly.

    2. A01BH8E

      Using a screwdriver, pull out the stopper of the transmission control cable assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Do not remove the stopper. If the stopper is removed, reinstall it to its original position.

    3. A01BEWA

      Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lock control unit assembly.

      Note

      Do not over-rotate the nut as it will come off the internal spring and the transmission control cable will not be reusable.

    4. A01BF4WE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Front

      Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission control cable bracket No. 3.

    5. Remove the 2 nuts and transmission control cable bracket No. 3 from the body.

    6. A01BA67E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Front

      Rolled up the floor carpet of the front seat LH and remove 2 bolts and transmission control cable assembly.