Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Automatic transmission / trans / Floor shift cable transmission control shift
Toyota Corolla (E120): Floor shift cable transmission control shift
Replacement
Hint
: components:
1. Remove air conditioner unit assy
Hint
: refer to the instructions for removal of the air conditioner unit assy.
2. Separate air bag sensor assy center
- remove the 3 bolts, separate the airbag sensor assy center.
3. Remove exhaust pipe assy
4. Remove front floor heat insulator no.1
- remove the 3 nuts and heat insulator no.1.
5. Remove floor shift cable transmission control shift

- Remove the clip and washer, separate the top of the shift cable from the transaxle.
- remove the clip, separate the shift cable from the control cable bracket.

- Remove the 2 nuts and clamp.

- Using a screwdriver, release the cable outer spring.
- turn the lock, separate the shift cable from the shift lever retainer.

- Separate the end of the shift cable from the shift lever assy.

- Remove the 2 bolts and retainer from the floor.
- pull out the control cable assy from the floor.

- Remove the retainer from the grommet.
6. Install floor shift cable transmission control shift

- Put the control cable assy through the floor hole and retainer.
- install the retainer to the grommet.
Notice
: fit 4 projections of the grommet into 4 holes of the retainer.

- Install the control cable assy with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 Nvm (51 Kgf·cm, 44 in.Vlbf)

- Connect the end of the shift cable to the shift lever assy.

- Connect the shift cable to the retainer of shift lever assy,
turn the lock.
Notice
: the projecting part of the lock should face upward when the shift cable is installed.
- install the cable outer spring to the lock.
Notice
: make sure that after installation the cable outer spring is moved to the place shown in the illustration.

- Install the clamp with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 5.0 Nvm (51 Kgf·cm, 44 in.Vlbf)

- Connect the shift cable to the control cable bracket, install a new clip.
- connect the shift cable to the transaxle, install the washer and clip.
7. Install front floor heat insulator no.1
- install the heat insulator no.1 With the 3 nuts.
Torque: 5.5 Nvm (56 Kgf·cm, 49 in.Vlbf)
8. Install exhaust pipe assy
9. Connect air bag sensor assy center
- install the airbag sensor assy center with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 17.5 Nvm (178 Kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
10. Inspect srs warning light
Other materials:
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s systems.
*1: Vehicles without a smart key system:
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position to indicate
that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engi ...
Wireless remote control/electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
● Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), or CR2032 (vehicles
with a smart key system)
Replacing the battery
...
Driving tips
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle
in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather
conditions.
Preparation for winter
● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temper ...


