OEM 2006 Toyota Avalon Shift Cable

2006 Toyota Avalon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Shift Cable Assembly (ATM) on 2006 Toyota Avalon?

  A: The vehicle requires connection removal from the negative battery terminal before ATM replacement can start. When replacing the Transmission Control Cable Assembly (ATM) you must first remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly plus associated components including position indicator housing assembly, console box upper, console panel sub-assembly upper, console box assembly, console box front, air bag sensor assembly center, air cleaner assembly, intake air resonator sub-assembly, and engine under cover LH. Then, remove the transmission control cable assembly by taking out the 2 bolts and disconnecting the shift cable grommet retainer No.2, removing the nut from the control shaft lever, disconnecting the control cable from the control shaft lever, removing the clip to disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket, disconnecting the control cable from the control cable clamp, disconnecting the floor shift cable from the transmission floor shift assembly, pulling out the control cable from the body, and removing the shift cable grommet retainer No.2. To put in the parts begin with the shift cable grommet retainer Number Two on the floor cable before placing the control cable into the body and then installing the uneven surface of the floor cable up and setting its claws firmly. Fasten the control cable to the cable clamp and add a clip to the bracket. Attach the cable temporarily to the steering lever and fix the grommet retainer No.2 using torque of 5.0 Nm (50 kgf-cm, 43 inch lbs.). Finally, install the intake air resonator sub-assembly, air cleaner assembly, air bag sensor assembly center, console box front, console box assembly, console panel sub-assembly upper, console box upper, position indicator housing assembly, and shift lever knob sub-assembly, then reconnect the cable to the negative battery terminal, adjust the shift lever position, inspect the shift lever position, and perform initialization as some systems require it when the cable is disconnected from the negative battery terminal.