OEM 2009 Toyota RAV4 Shift Cable

2009 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Shift Cable assembly for the U241E automatic transaxle on 2009 Toyota RAV4?

  A: The first step to replace the transmission control cable assembly depends on removing the rear console box sub-assembly before the procedure starts. Unclamp the battery negative terminal cable and let it stay disconnected for at least 90 seconds to stop Air Bag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Begin by removing the battery starting with the nut removal before unfastening the bolt and battery clamp followed by extracting the battery together with battery tray and battery carrier through four bolts and finally the battery bracket reinforcement through two bolts. Begin by disconnecting the mass air flow meter connector then remove the engine wire clamps before extracting the four bolts securing the air cleaner case to disconnect it from its position at the No.1 air cleaner inlet. The transaxle control cable assembly requires removal from the control shaft lever through the nut but adds the clip from the control cable bracket and follows by separating the control cable support and shift lever using the nut and 2 bolts. Installation of the new control cable assembly requires drivers to use 2 bolts with 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 in-lbf) torque to mount it while properly facing the cable outer's protruding part upward and positioning the adjusting mechanism lock on the driver's side. Use the clip to secure the control cable attachment on the control cable bracket then bolt it to the control shaft lever using 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm) torque followed by tightening the clamp with its bolt at 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm). Secure the air cleaner assembly to the No. 1 inlet after which install four bolts that need torque to 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 in-lbf). These procedures should be followed by reconnecting the engine wire clamps and mass air flow meter connector. Secure the battery by fastening (bolt torque: 17 Nm (168 kgf-cm, 21 in-lbf)) the battery clamp to the battery then use the battery clamp (nut torque: 4.9 Nm (50 kgf-cm, 43 in-lbf)) to secure it. Afterward attach the engine wire clamps. Use the cable to connect both negative terminal ends then check shift lever movement through P to R and from N to D and R. Correct the lever position if needed before reinstalling the rear console box sub-assembly.