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Model Year Start: 2017 Model: Sienna Prod Date Range: [08/2016 -           ]
Title: UA80E (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE: REMOVAL; 2017 - 2020 MY Sienna [08/2016 -        ]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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3. REMOVE FRONT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

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4. REMOVE BATTERY

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5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE

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7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET

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10. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (TWC: Front Catalyst)

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11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR

(a) Remove the 2 nuts and front No. 1 floor heat insulator.

12. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the transmission control cable assembly from the control shaft lever as shown in the illustration.

(b) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws, disconnect the transmission control cable with clip from the transmission control cable bracket.

(c) Remove the 2 clips from the transmission control cable.

(d) Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable from the shift lever.

(e) Using a screwdriver, pull out the transmission control cable stopper.

NOTICE:

Do not remove the stopper. If the stopper is removed, reinstall it to its original position.

(f) Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 270° and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.

(g) Remove the 3 bolts and pull out the transmission control cable from the body.