OEM 2005 Scion xA Shift Cable

2005 Scion xA Shift Cable Parts Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Shift Cable assembly (MTM) on 2005 Scion xA?

  A: First you need to remove the front floor heat insulator No.1 as well as shift lever knob sub-assembly and console box assembly rear before you can handle the transmission control cable assembly (MTM). The procedure begins with separating the floor shift shift lever assembly through wire harness disconnection followed by the removal of 4 bolts. After detaching the clip on the transmission control select cable you must separate its cable end from the floor shift shift lever assembly by releasing the claw using a screwdriver to detach it from the shift lever retainer. The process should be repeated for the transmission control shift cable by removing both clips and two washers to detach it from the manual transaxle and control cable bracket. Begin by eliminating the two bolts and retainer from the floor before pulling out the cables via the floor opening. The installation process includes clamping the bolt at 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.) while pushing cables through the floor hole and retainer to position the transmission control cable assembly on the grommet with correct projection placement. Fasten the retainer to the floor by using 2 bolts that need torques at 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.). During installation fit the transmission control cable assembly onto the shift lever retainer where the serrate part of the select cable faces upwards and the clip should be properly positioned. Begin by attaching the 2 cable ends before putting washers then clips on each end followed by new clip installation on the control cable bracket. The last step includes reattaching the floor shift shift lever assembly by securing 4 bolts to 12 Nm (120 kgf-cm) torque specifications along with rejoining the wire harness and reinstalling the console box assembly rear and shift lever knob sub-assembly and front floor heat insulator No.1 with a torque of 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm).