Toyota 33820-AC020 Cable Assy, Transmission Control

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Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Raise the front of the vehicle and place it securely on jackstands. Remove the center console. Remove the center console mounting bracket fasteners and bracket. Remove the floor shift lever assembly mounting fasteners and lift the shift lever assembly up. Remove the clips and washers that attach the shift and select cables to the shift lever. Remove the large clip-type cable retainers that attach the cables to the bracket at the forward end of the shift lever base. Remove the center airbag sensor mounting bolts and move the sensor to the side. Caution: Do not disconnect the electrical connector or allow the sensor to be hit or dropped. From inside of the engine compartment, remove the retaining clips and washers from the cable ends at the transaxle. Remove the large clips and washers that retain the shift and select cables to the bracket on the transaxle. Remove the bolts that attach the cable retainer to the firewall. Remove the outer retainer and grommet. Remove the inner retainer and grommet from the firewall. Pull the cable(s) out through the firewall. Installation is the reverse of removal. When attaching cables to the front of the shifter assembly, the wider part of the cable end flange should face Up. When attaching the shift cable ends to the shifter with the clips and washers, the toothed edge of the cable eyes should face Up.

When adjusting the shift lever inside the vehicle, ensure that it moves smoothly and accurately to each position and that the shift indicator displays the correct gear position. If the indicator is misaligned, follow these steps: Remove the battery and battery tray. Remove the nut connecting the shift cable to the manual lever on the transaxle. Move the shift lever to the Neutral position and ensure the manual lever on the transaxle is also in Neutral. On certain models, move the manual lever into Park and then back two clicks into Neutral. On other models, verify alignment between the switch body and switch hub. Slide the boot back from the end of the cable and move the slider towards the end of the cable, lifting the lock upwards. Install the cable to the manual lever, tighten the nut securely, and push the lock down to secure the slider piece. Check the operation of the transaxle in each shift lever position and readjust the cable if necessary. Slide the boot cover back over the adjuster assembly. For replacement, disconnect the cable from the manual lever and remove the C-clip cable retainer from the bracket above the manual lever. Remove the center console and the bolts from the cable housing retainer on the floor inside the vehicle. Pry off the cable end from the shift housing and disconnect the cable eye from the shift lever pin. Pull the cable through the floor and then reverse the removal steps for installation. Adjust the cable.

Remove the bolts that attach the cable retainer, if applicable, to the firewall. Remove the outer retainer and grommet. Note: On some models, it is necessary to remove the heater core or evaporator housing for access to these bolts.

Be sure to adjust the cable when you're done.