RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Shift Cable: Service and Repair
U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY: REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the console box See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Lower Instrument
Panel/Removal.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat
belt pretensioner activation.
3. REMOVE BATTERY
(a) Loosen the nut and remove the bolt and battery clamp.
(b) Remove the battery.
(c) Remove the battery tray.
(d) Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
(e) Remove the 2 bolts and battery bracket reinforcement.
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
(b) Remove the 2 clamps of the engine wire.
(c) Remove the 4 bolts from the air cleaner case.
(d) Disconnect the air cleaner case from the No. 1 air cleaner inlet.
5. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.