COMPONENTS
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 113: Identifying Floor Shift Assembly Components With Torque Specifications (1 Of 2) Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 114: Identifying Floor Shift Assembly Components With Torque Specifications (2 Of 2) Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL (See REMOVAL ) 2. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET
3. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL ) 2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
4. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL ) 5. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the cable end from the rod of the floor shift assembly.
Fig. 115: Locating Control Cable
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b. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the control cable from the shift lever plate.
HINT:
Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
Fig. 116: Disconnecting Parking Lock Cable From Floor Shift Assembly Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
6. DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT PARKING LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY a. Remove the cable end from the lever pin of the floor shift assembly.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 117: Locating Floor Shift Parking Lock Cable Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
b. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the parking lock cable from the floor shift assembly.
HINT:
Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
7. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY a. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Fig. 118: Locating Parking Lock Cable Claws
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b. Disconnect the 2 wire harness clamps from the shift lever assembly.
c. Remove the 4 bolts and floor shift assembly.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 119: Locating Wire Harness Clamps And Bolts Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Releasing the lock by pressing the slick, disconnect the indicator light wire connector from the shift lever plate.
Fig. 120: Locating Slick
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b. Disengage the secondary locking device.
c. Using a small screwdriver, disengage the locking lug of the terminals 2 and 4, and pull the terminals out from the rear.
d. Disconnect the wire harness from the clamps.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 121: Disengaging Secondary Locking Device Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
e. Remove the 2 screws and shift lever knob sub-assembly.
Fig. 122: Locating Screws On Shift Lever Knob Sub-Assembly Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
2. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT, SHIFT LEVER KNOB COVER a. Remove the shift lever knob cover.
Fig. 123: Locating Shift Lever Knob Cover
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3. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH
a. Using a small screwdriver, remove the transmission control switch.
HINT:
Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
NOTE: Pay attention not to apply unnatural load to transmission control switch wire harness.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 124: Removing Transmission Control Switch Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
4. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB BUTTON a. Remove the shift lever knob button and spring.
Fig. 125: Identifying Shift Lever Knob Button And Spring Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
5. REMOVE INDICATOR LIGHT WIRE SUB-ASSEMBLY a. Remove the indicator light wire sub-assembly.
b. Remove the cap and bulb from the indicator light wire sub-assembly.
Fig. 126: Identifying Indicator Light Wire Sub-Assembly Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
6. REMOVE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON COVER 2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the shift lock release button cover.
HINT:
Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
Fig. 127: Locating Shift Lock Release Button Cover Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
7. REMOVE UPPER POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING
a. Using a screwdriver, release the 4 claws and remove the upper position indicator housing.
HINT:
Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
Fig. 128: Locating Claws
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8. REMOVE CONTROL POSITION INDICATOR PLATE
a. Remove the position indicator plate from the upper position indicator housing.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 129: Identifying Control Position Indicator Plate Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
9. REMOVE POSITION INDICATOR SLIDE COVER a. Remove the position indicator slide cover.
Fig. 130: Identifying Position Indicator Slide Cover Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
10. REMOVE LOWER POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING
a. Using a screwdriver, release the 3 claws and remove the lower position indicator housing.
HINT:
Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
Fig. 131: Identifying Claws
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2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
11. REMOVE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON a. Remove the shift lock release button and spring.
Fig. 132: Locating Shift Lock Release Button
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12. REMOVE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the toggle lever support pin and shift lock control unit assembly.
HINT:
Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
Fig. 133: Identifying Stopper Pin And Stopper
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13. REMOVE NO.1 SHIFT LEVER INSERT ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
a. When shifting the shift lever to each position, make sure that it moves smoothly, and the position indicator displays correctly.
NOTE: Work so as not to damage the stopper position.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Positions which can be shifted without pressing the shift lever knob button R --> N --> D, L --> 2 --> D --> N
Positions which can be operated only while pressing the shift lever knob button D --> 2 --> L, N --> R --> P
Positions which can be operated only while pressing the shift lever knob button, ignition switch ON and brake pedal depressed
P --> R
b. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting the lever from N to D position, and moves rearward when shifting to R position.
Fig. 134: Identifying Shift Lever Position
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2. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION
a. Remove the nut and disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 135: Locating Nut And Control Shaft Lever Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
b. Turn the control shaft lever counterclockwise until it stops.
c. Turn it clockwise 2 notches to set it to the N position.
d. Move the shift lever to the N position and install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut while pushing the end of the control cable up.
Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
e. After adjustment, check that the shift lever moves smoothly and the shift lever and gear operate correctly.
Fig. 136: Turning Control Shaft Lever
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REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL NO.1 SHIFT LEVER INSERT
2. INSTALL SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY
a. Install the shift lock control unit assembly and toggle lever support pin.
NOTE: The shift lever cannot be moved if the end of the control cable is excessively pushed up.
Tighten the nut while the control cable is properly stretched.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 137: Identifying Stopper Pin And Stopper
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3. INSTALL SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON
a. Apply MP grease on the shift lock release spring and shift lock release button.
b. Install the shift lock release button and shift lock release spring to the position indicator housing lower.
HINT:
Fit the claws securely.
Fig. 138: Identifying MP Grease Applying Points Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
4. INSTALL LOWER POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING a. Install the lower position indicator housing.
HINT:
Fit the claws securely.
NOTE: Work so as not to damage the stopper position.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 139: Identifying Claws
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5. INSTALL POSITION INDICATOR SLIDE COVER a. Install the position indicator slide cover.
Fig. 140: Identifying Position Indicator Slide Cover Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
6. INSTALL CONTROL POSITION INDICATOR PLATE
a. Install the position indicator plate to the upper position indicator housing.
Fig. 141: Identifying Control Position Indicator Plate Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
7. INSTALL UPPER POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING a. Install the upper position indicator housing.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
HINT:
Fit the claws securely.
Fig. 142: Identifying Claws
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8. INSTALL SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON COVER
a. Install the shift lock release button cover to the upper position indicator housing.
Fig. 143: Locating Shift Lock Release Button Cover Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
9. INSTALL INDICATOR LIGHT WIRE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Install the bulb and cap to the indicator light wire sub-assembly.
b. Install the indicator light wire sub-assembly.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 144: Identifying Indicator Light Wire Sub-Assembly Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
10. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB BUTTON
a. Apply MP grease to the spring and shift lever knob button.
b. Install the spring and shift lever knob button.
HINT:
Fit the claws securely.
Fig. 145: Identifying MP Grease Applying Points Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
11. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH
a. Insert the wire harness into the shift lever knob from the part shown by the arrow, and install the transmission control switch to the shift lever knob.
HINT:
Fit the claws securely.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 146: Locating Position For Inserting Wire Harness Into Shift Lever Knob Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
12. INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT, SHIFT LEVER KNOB COVER a. Install the shift lever knob cover.
Fig. 147: Locating Shift Lever Knob Cover
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13. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Install the shift lever knob sub-assembly with the 2 screws.
HINT:
Coat the threads of screws with adhesive.
Sealant: Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent NOTE: Make sure not to catch wire harness.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 148: Locating Screws On Shift Lever Knob Sub-Assembly Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
b. Install the 2 terminals into the indicator light wire connector.
Fig. 149: Identifying Indicator Light Wire Connector Terminals Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
c. Install the wire harness and connector as shown in the illustration.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 150: Identifying Wire Harness And Connector Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
a. Install the floor shift assembly with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) HINT:
Tighten them in the order, A, B, C and D.
b. Connect the 2 wire harness clamps to the shift lever plate.
c. Connect the 2 connectors.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 151: Tightening Sequence Of Floor Shift Assembly Bolts Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
2. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY a. Install the control cable to the shift lever plate.
HINT:
Fit the claws securely.
Fig. 152: Identifying Transmission Control Cable Assembly Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
b. Install the cable end to the rod of the floor shift assembly.
HINT:
Install it with the uneven surface facing upward.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 153: Locating Control Cable
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3. CONNECT FLOOR SHIFT PARKING LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY a. Set the accessory tool.
1. Shift the shift lever to N position and turn the ignition switch to ACC or ON.
2. Set the accessory tool to the shift lock control unit assembly as shown in the illustration.
Accessory tool parts No.: 33693-02010 HINT:
Only in the case of reusing the shift lock control unit assembly.
Fig. 154: Setting Accessory Tool
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b. Using a screwdriver, unlock the claw of the lock key of automatic adjustment parts.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 155: Identifying Lock Key And Claw
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c. Insert the slide cap into the through hole and install.
HINT:
Fit the claws securely.
Fig. 156: Positions For Installing Slide Cap
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d. Insert the lever pin into the hole in the cable end.
HINT:
Fit the claws securely.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE
2007 TRANSMISSION A245E Automatic Transaxle - Corolla
Fig. 157: Locating Floor Shift Parking Lock Cable Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
e. Lock the lock key.
Fig. 158: Locating Lock Key
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HINT:
At this time, the shift lever should be in N position and the ignition key should be set to ACC or ON.
f. Remove the accessory tool.
Accessory tool parts No.: 33693-02010
4. INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY
5. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 6. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET
7. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL
8. CHECK KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION (See SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM) 9. CHECK SHIFT LOCK OPERATION (See SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM)
10. CHECK SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON OPERATION (See SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM)