Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001HZ92
Model Year Start: 2020 Model: Corolla Hatchback Prod Date Range: [03/2019 - 09/2022]
Title: EC65 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE: REMOVAL; 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [03/2019 - 09/2022]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during transmission control cable assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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*1: w/o Smart Key System

Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane Control System (for Gasoline Model)

2019 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 09/2022]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): INITIALIZATION

Pre-collision System (for Gasoline Model)

Lighting System (w/ AFS)(EXT)

Replacement of ECM

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration

MIL comes on

2020 - 2023 MY Corolla [01/2019 - 11/2022]; 2ZR-FAE (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: REGISTRATION

ECU communication ID registration (Immobiliser system)

Engine start function

2020 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [01/2019 - 09/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION 2020 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2019 - 04/2020]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION 2021 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [04/2020 - 09/2022]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION

Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

Inspection after repair
  • Poor idle, etc.
  • Engine start function, etc.

2020 - 2023 MY Corolla [01/2019 - 11/2022]; 2ZR-FAE (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Replacement of ECM*1

Code registration (Immobiliser system)

Engine start

2020 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [01/2019 - 09/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: IMMOBILISER SYSTEM (w/o Smart Key System): REGISTRATION 2020 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2019 - 04/2020]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: IMMOBILISER SYSTEM (w/o Smart Key System): REGISTRATION 2021 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [04/2020 - 09/2022]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: IMMOBILISER SYSTEM (w/o Smart Key System): REGISTRATION

CAUTION:

  • When the engine is hot, do not touch high-temperature areas such as the engine or exhaust pipe.
  • Touching high-temperature areas such as the engine and exhaust pipe could result in burns.

NOTICE:

After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, make sure to wait at least 85 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. (for Navigation System and Audio and Visual System (for Gasoline Model))

PROCEDURE

1. SECURE VEHICLE

(a) Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.

CAUTION:

  • Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.
  • If the vehicle is not secure and the shift lever is moved to neutral, the vehicle may suddenly move, possibly resulting in an accident or serious injury.

2. 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.

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Click here 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla [03/2019 - 09/2022]; MAINTENANCE: 2ZR-FAE BATTERY: REMOVAL+

4. REMOVE BATTERY

Click here 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla [03/2019 - 09/2022]; MAINTENANCE: 2ZR-FAE BATTERY: REMOVAL

5. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

Click here 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV [01/2019 - 09/2022]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX (except G16E-GTS): REMOVAL

6. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE

Click here 2020 - 2023 MY Corolla [01/2019 - 11/2022]; 2ZR-FAE (ENGINE CONTROL): THROTTLE BODY: REMOVAL+

7. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

Click here 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [01/2019 - 09/2022]; EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER (for Sedan without Illumination): REMOVAL+

8. REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER

Click here 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla [01/2019 - 09/2022]; 2ZR-FAE (COOLING): COOLING FAN MOTOR: REMOVAL+

9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here 2020 - 2023 MY Corolla [01/2019 - 11/2022]; MAINTENANCE: 2ZR-FAE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT: REMOVAL+

10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla [03/2019 - 09/2022]; 2ZR-FAE (ENGINE CONTROL): ECM: REMOVAL+

11. REMOVE ECM

Click here 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla [03/2019 - 09/2022]; 2ZR-FAE (ENGINE CONTROL): ECM: REMOVAL+

12. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE

(a) Remove the bolt and nut to disconnect the engine wire from the battery clamp sub-assembly.

13. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla [03/2019 - 09/2022]; 2ZR-FAE (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

14. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CENTER BRACE

Click here 2020 - 2023 MY Corolla [01/2019 - 11/2022]; 2ZR-FAE (INTAKE / EXHAUST): EXHAUST PIPE: REMOVAL+

15. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)

Click here 2020 - 2023 MY Corolla [01/2019 - 11/2022]; 2ZR-FAE (INTAKE / EXHAUST): EXHAUST PIPE: REMOVAL

16. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR

(a) Remove the 3 nuts and front No. 1 floor heat insulator from the vehicle body.

17. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the clip and disconnect the transmission control select cable from the floor shift shift lever assembly.

*a

Transmission Control Select Cable

*b

Transmission Control Shift Cable

(b) Disconnect the transmission control shift cable from the floor shift shift lever assembly.

(c) Using a screwdriver, pull out the stopper of the transmission control select cable.

NOTICE:

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

(d) Rotate the nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, disconnect the transmission control select cable from the shift lever assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not rotate the nut excessively as the internal spring may jump out and the transmission control cable assembly will not be reusable.
  • Do not forcibly pull the transmission control cable assembly into the cabin.

(e) Disconnect the transmission control shift cable from the floor shift lever assembly in the same manner as the transmission control select cable.

(f) Remove the 2 clips (A) to disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the manual transaxle assembly.

(g) Remove the 2 clips (B) to disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the control cable bracket assembly.

(h) Remove the nut.

(i) Disengage the guide and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the vehicle body.

(j) Remove the 2 nuts and transmission control cable assembly from the vehicle body.