OEM 2006 Scion xA Shift Cable

2006 Scion xA Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the Shift Cable on 2006 Scion xA?

  A: Service and repairs of the transmission control cable begin by removing Sequentially the front No. 1 floor heat insulator then move to the shift lever knob sub-assembly followed by removing the rear console box assembly. The floor shift lever assembly requires disconnection using wire harness removal along with the removal of 4 bolts. The process begins with detachment of the clip and removal of the transmission control select cable's cable end from the floor shift lever by using a screwdriver to unfasten the claw and disconnecting it from the shift lever retainer. To remove both transmission control cables from the manual transaxle and control cable bracket disconnect them by removing their 2 clips and 2 washers. To remove both cables from the floor opening start by removing the floor retainer bolts followed by unfastening the grommet retainer and pulling cables out of their slots. The first step for installation begins with the transmission control cable assembly and clamp bolt tightening at 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.). After that, insert cables through the floor hole and retainer. Thread the transmission control select cable through the retainer attached to the grommet before positioning its projections into the holes. Fasten the floor retainer to the frame using 2 bolts tightened to 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.) before linking the transmission control shift cable to the floor shift lever retainer and the transmission control cable end to the floor shift lever with a clip. The transmission control select cable needs attachment to the shift lever retainer along with the transmission select cable to the floor shift lever with clips that properly align the serrated select cable portion facing upward. The transaxle end of two cables needs 2 washers and 2 clips for connection before installing new clips onto the control cable bracket. Attach the floor shift lever assembly with 4 bolts reaching 12 Nm torque and then reconnect the wiring harnesses. The work sequence involves fitting the rear console box assembly while also installing the shift lever knob sub-assembly after which the front No. 1 floor heat insulator can be applied with 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 inch lbs.) torque.