Lexus 33820-33161 Cable Assy, Transmission Control

When the shift lever inside the vehicle is moved from the Neutral position to other positions, it should move smoothly and accurately, with the shift indicator reflecting the correct gear position. If the indicator is misaligned, adjust the shift cable by first raising the vehicle and securely supporting it on jackstands, then removing the splash shields covering the area between the front of the vehicle and the lower crossmember. Loosen the swivel nut on the manual shift lever at the transaxle before adjusting the shift cable. Place the manual lever in Park and then return it two notches to the Neutral position. For four-cylinder models, push the manual lever all the way UP and return it two clicks to Neutral, while for V6 models, push the lever all the way DOWN and return it two clicks to Neutral. Ensure the shift lever inside the vehicle is in the Neutral position, hold it with slight pressure toward the REVERSE position, and tighten the swivel nut securely. Check the operation of the transaxle in each shift lever position, ensuring the starter operates only in the Park and Neutral positions. To replace the cable, disconnect it from the manual lever by loosening the swivel nut and removing the large C-clip cable retainer from the bracket above the manual lever. Remove the bolts from the cable housing retainer on the firewall and detach the center console. Pry off the large C-clip cable retainer from the shift lever base, remove the retaining clip, pull out the clevis pin, and disconnect the cable from the shift lever before pulling the cable through the firewall. Installation is the reverse of removal, and be sure to adjust the cable upon completion.

Remove the center console. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the retaining clips and washers from the cable ends at the transaxle. Remove the large clips that retain the shift and select cables to the bracket on the transaxle. Remove the screws that attach the cable retainer, if applicable, to the engine side of the firewall. Remove the outer retainer and grommet. Remove the clips and washers that attach the shift and select cables to the shift lever. Remove the large clip-type cable retainers that attach the cables to the bracket at the forward end of the shift lever base. Remove the inner retainer and grommet from the passenger side of the firewall. Pull the cable(s) out through the firewall from the engine side. Installation is the reverse of removal.