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ADJUSTMENT (To 08/2009): Adjustment

  1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION 
    1. When moving the shift lever from P to R with the engine switch on (IG) and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and correctly into position.
    2. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when moving the shift lever from N to D and moves rearward when moving the shift lever to R.

      If the operation cannot be performed as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.

  2. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION 
    1. Apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.
    2. Remove the console box. Refer to REMOVAL .
    3. Disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector and transmission control switch wire connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lock Control ECU Connector, Control Switch Wire Connector, Clamps, Nuts & Shift Lever Assembly
      GTY283306Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the 3 clamps.
    5. Remove the 4 nuts and shift lever assembly.
    6. Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.
      Fig 2: Turning Lock Nut Counterclockwise & Holding Lock Nut To Disconnect Transmission Control Cable From Shift Lever Retainer
      GTY262962Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Turn the lock nut counterclockwise. While holding the lock nut, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.
    8. Slide the slider of the transmission control cable in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull the lock piece outward.
      Fig 3: Sliding Slider Of Transmission Control Cable
      GTY248945Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Slide
      *2 Pull
      *3 Slider
      *4 Lock Piece
    9. Turn the lock nut of the transmission control cable counterclockwise. While holding the lock nut, push in the stopper.
      Fig 4: Turning Lock Nut Of Transmission Control Cable While Holding Lock Nut To Push In Stopper
      GTY252513Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 Push in
      *3 Stopper
    10. Connect the outer part of the transmission control cable to the shift lever retainer.
      Fig 5: Connecting Outer Part Of Transmission Control Cable To Shift Lever Retainer
      GTY286756Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Shift Lever Retainer *2 Stopper
      *3 Lock Nut - -
      NOTE:

      The lock nut is fully seated against the shift lever retainer.

    11. Install the transmission control cable end to the shift lever assembly.
      Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Control Cable End, Shift Lever Assembly & Lock Piece
      GTY256647Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Lock Piece
      NOTE:
      • Check that the lock piece is pulled up.
      • Install the cable end all the way to the base of the pin.
    12. Install the shift lever assembly with the 4 nuts.
      Fig 7: Identifying Shift Lock Control ECU Connector, Control Switch Wire Connector, Clamps, Nuts & Shift Lever Assembly
      GTY283306Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

    13. Connect the 3 clamps to the shift lever assembly.
    14. Connect the 2 connectors.
    15. Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.
      Fig 8: Pushing Lock Piece Into Adjuster Case With Screwdriver
      GTY281754Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Check that the park/neutral position switch and the shift lever are in neutral.
      • Securely push in the lock piece until the slider lock is engaged.
    16. After adjusting the shift lever position, check the operation and function of the shift lever. If there is a problem, adjust the position again.
    17. Install the console box See step  2.