Removal [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Toyota Highlander, 2015 Toyota Highlander, and 2014 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE SEAL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29
- REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
- Move the shift lever to N.
- Separate the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.
- Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, separate the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.
*a Counterclockwise - Disengage the wire harness clamp.
- Remove the nut from the transmission control shaft lever.
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly with the clip from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the clip from the transmission control cable assembly.
- Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the No. 3 transmission control cable bracket.
- Turn back the dash panel insulator.
- Remove the 3 bolts and pull out the transmission control cable assembly from the cabin.