Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: Adjustment

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Drivetrain / U881f (automatic Transmission / Transaxle) / Transmission Control Cable / Adjustment

ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

Before installing the transmission control cable assembly, check that the park/neutral position switch assembly and the shift lever are in neutral.

PROCEDURE

1. SECURE VEHICLE

(a) Fully apply the parking brake and chock a wheel.

CAUTION:

  • Make sure to apply the parking brake and chock a wheel before performing this procedure.
  • If the vehicle is not secure and the shift lever is moved to N, the vehicle may suddenly move, possibly resulting in an accident or serious injury.

2. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT

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4. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (for TMC Made)

(a) Move the shift lever to N.

(b) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.

(c) Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.

(d) Slide the slider of the transmission control cable assembly and pull the lock piece outward as shown in the illustration.

*a

Slider

*b

Lock Piece

*c

Slide

*d

Pull

(e) Engage the 2 claws to connect the transmission control cable assembly to the transmission floor shift assembly.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the transmission control cable assembly is securely connected.

(f) Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the transmission floor shift assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Check that the lock piece is pulled out.
  • Push the end of the transmission control cable assembly all the way to the base of the transmission floor shift assembly pin.
  • Connect the transmission control cable assembly so that the lock piece faces the driver side.

*a

Lock Piece

*b

Adjuster Case

(g) Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.

NOTICE:

  • Make sure that the park/neutral position switch assembly and the shift lever are in neutral.
  • Securely push in the lock piece until the slider lock is engaged.

*a

Lock Piece

*b

Push in

*c

Adjuster Case

(h) After adjusting the shift lever position, check the position and operation of the shift lever. If there is a problem, adjust the shift lever position again.

5. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (for TMMC Made)

(a) Move the shift lever to N.

(b) Disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.

(c) Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the transmission control cable assembly from the transmission floor shift assembly.

(d) Slide the cover of the transmission control cable assembly and pull the lock piece outward as shown in the illustration.

*a

Cover

*b

Lock Piece

*c

Slide

*d

Pull

(e) Engage the 2 claws to connect the transmission control cable assembly to the transmission floor shift assembly.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the transmission control cable assembly is securely connected.

(f) Connect the transmission control cable assembly to the transmission floor shift assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Check that the lock piece is pulled out.
  • Push the end of the transmission control cable assembly all the way to the base of the transmission floor shift assembly pin.
  • Connect the transmission control cable assembly so that the lock piece faces the driver side.

*a

Lock Piece

*b

Adjuster Case

(g) Using your fingers, gently pull the cable rod towards the rear of the vehicle to remove backlash.

(h) Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the park/neutral position switch assembly and the shift lever are in neutral.

*a

Lock Piece

*b

Push in

*c

Adjuster Case

(i) Slide the cover of the transmission control cable assembly as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

  • Slide the cover until it passes over the protrusion of the lock piece.
  • If the cover is not slid far enough so that the cover engages the lock piece, the cable will not be able to lock, and reliable shift operation will not be possible.

*a

Cover

*b

Slide

(j) After adjusting the shift lever position, check the position and operation of the shift lever. If there is a problem, adjust the shift lever position again.

6. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT

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7. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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    Removal
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