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Installation [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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  1. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the park/neutral position switch assembly to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
      NOTE:

      Before installing the park/neutral position switch assembly, remove any dirt or rust on the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly. Be sure to install the park/neutral position switch assembly straight along the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly while being careful not to deform the plate spring that supports the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly. If the plate spring is deformed, the park/neutral position switch assembly cannot be installed correctly.

    2. Temporarily install the transmission control shaft lever to the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly.
    3. Turn the transmission control shaft lever clockwise until it stops, then turn it counterclockwise 2 notches.
      GTY1114939Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a P Position
      *b N Position
    4. Remove the transmission control shaft lever from the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly.
    5. Align the protrusion with the neutral basic line.
      GTY1117120Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Neutral Basic Line
      *b Protrusion
    6. Hold the park/neutral position switch assembly in that position and tighten the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf/cm, 48 in.lbf) 

    7. Install the transmission control shaft lever to the manual valve lever shaft sub-assembly with the washer and nut.

      Torque: 12.7 N.m (130 kgf/cm, 9 ft.lbf) 

    8. Connect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
  2. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket with a new clip.
    2. Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the transmission control shaft lever as shown in the illustration.
      GTY1111405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect
      NOTE:

      Before connecting the transmission control cable assembly, check that the park/neutral position switch assembly and shift lever are in N.

  3. INSTALL BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the battery clamp sub-assembly to the vehicle body with the 4 bolts and nut.
      GTY1117288Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Bolt (A), Nut (A) 

      Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf/cm, 71 in.lbf) 

      Bolt (B) 

      Torque: 18.5 N.m (189 kgf/cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

  4. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Engage the 3 clamps to connect the wire harness to the battery clamp sub-assembly.
  5. INSTALL BATTERY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to INSTALLATION [11/2023 - ]

  6. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [11/2023 - ]

  7. INSTALL INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [11/2023 - ]

  8. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 
  9. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY OPERATION 

    See step  2

  10. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION 

    See step  2

  11. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2022 - ]