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Shifter A/T: Service and Repair

SHIFT LEVER

COMPONENTS (for TMC Made):




COMPONENTS (For TMMK Made Part 1):




COMPONENTS (For TMMK Made Part 2):





ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When shifting from the P to the R position with the ignition switch on and the brake pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and moves correctly into the position.
(b) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from the N to the D position and moves rearward when shifting to the R position. If operation cannot be done as specified, inspect the park/neutral position switch assembly and check the shift lever assembly installation condition.

REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
3. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUBASSEMBLY LH
4. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH (for TMC Made)
5. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH (for TMMK Made)
6. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL





7. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUBASSEMBLY
(a) Turn the shift lever knob counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob subassembly.

8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
9. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
10. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING SUBASSEMBLY
11. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUBASSEMBLY
12. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUBASSEMBLY (for TMC Made)
13. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUBASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made)
14. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX POCKET
15. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET
16. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made)
17. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made)
18. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMC Made)
19. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMMK Made)
20. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH
21. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lock control unit.





(b) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lock control unit.





22. REMOVE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT
(a) Disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector and transmission control switch wire connector.





(b) Remove the 4 bolts and shift lever.

DISASSEMBLY





1. REMOVE INDICATOR LIGHT WIRE SUBASSEMBLY
(a) Using a screwdriver, release the stopper.
(b) Using a screwdriver, disengage the locking lug of terminals (4) and (8), and pull the terminals out from the rear of the connector.





(c) Release the indicator light wire from the clamp on the shift lock control unit.
(d) Turn the indicator light guide counterclockwise.
(e) Align the indicator light guide key with the groove on the shift lock control unit to remove the indicator light wire.





2. REMOVE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU
(a) Remove the shift lock control ECU from the shift lock control unit.

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH
(a) Measure the resistance according to the values(s) in the table below when the shift lever is moved to each position.

Standard resistance:





If the resistance value is not as specified, replace the transmission control switch.

ADJUSTMENT





1. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) Move the shift lever to the N position.
(b) Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
(c) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever.





(d) Push the control shaft fully downward.
(e) Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to the N position.





(f) Move the slider in the directions indicated by the arrows and pull up the lock piece.

NOTICE: Do not damage the boot.





(g) Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the control shaft lever with the nut.
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)





(h) Push in the lock piece.

NOTICE: Firmly push in the lock piece until the slider lock is engaged.

(i) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when moving the lever from the N to the D position and moves rearward when moving it to the R position.
If it becomes hard to move the shift lever, readjust the shift lever position.

REASSEMBLY





1. INSTALL SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU
(a) Install the shift lock control ECU to the shift lever.





2. INSTALL INDICATOR LIGHT WIRE SUBASSEMBLY
(a) Insert the indicator light wire into the shift lock control unit while aligning the groove on the unit with the indicator light guide key.
(b) Install the indicator light guide by turning it clockwise until it securely locks.
(c) Install the indicator light wire to the clamp on the shift lock control unit.





(d) Connect terminals (4) and (8) of the indicator light wire.
(e) Push the stopper.

INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT
(a) Connect the shift lock ECU connector and transmission control switch wire connector.
(b) Install the 4 bolts and shift lock control unit.
Torque: 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)





2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the transmission control cable assembly as shown in the illustration.

HINT:
^ Install the floor shift cable with the uneven surface facing up.
^ Securely engage the claws of the floor shift cable.

3. INSTALL FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH
4. INSTALL NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMC Made)
5. INSTALL NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMMK Made)
6. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made)
7. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made)
8. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET
9. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX POCKET
10. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUBASSEMBLY (for TMC Made)
11. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUBASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made)
12. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUBASSEMBLY
13. INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING SUBASSEMBLY
14. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
15. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH





16. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUBASSEMBLY
(a) Install the shift lever knob subassembly.

17. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
18. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH (for TMC Made)
19. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH (for TMMK Made)
20. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUBASSEMBLY LH
21. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
22. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 6.9 Nm (70 kgf-cm, 61 inch lbs.)

23. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
24. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION