Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000026XR6
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2022 -           ]
Title: EA67F / EA68F (MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE: REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [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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2023 - 2025 MY GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; G16E-GTS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

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. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

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4. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET

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5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE

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6. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 nuts.

(b) Disengage the clip to remove the No. 1 front floor heat insulator sub-assembly.

8. 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 with its tip wrapped with protective tape, 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 floor shift 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 shift lever assembly in the same manner as the transmission control select cable.

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

*a

Clip

*b

Washer

(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.