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Removal [08/2013 - ]

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  1. PRECAUTION 

    Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2013 - ] 

    NOTE:

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal notices before proceeding with work. Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2013 - ] .

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 2
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column) 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal to disable the SRS system.

    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2013 - ] .

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column) 
    1. Disable the auto away/return function by changing the customize parameter. Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2013 - ] .
      NOTE:

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto away/return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing this operation.

      HINT: 

      Performing the above operation disables the auto away/return function when the power switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
    3. Turn the power switch off and disconnect the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal.
      WARNING:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal to disable the SRS system.

      NOTE:

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2013 - ] .

  5. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]

  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 3
  7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 8
  8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 9
  9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 10
  10. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 11
  11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws <E>.
      Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-Assembly Screws
      GTY404818Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape
      GTY398356Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
    3. Using a molding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Identifying Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-Assembly Claws And Guides
      GTY404819Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the connector to remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
  12. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH 
    1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
      Fig 4: Applying Protective Tape
      GTY398972Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
    2. Using a molding remover, disengage the 10 claws and 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 5: Identifying Center Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Garnish Claws And Clips
      GTY404813Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the connector to remove the center instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
  13. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a molding remover, disengage the 11 claws and clip as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 6: Identifying No. 2 Instrument Panel Register Assembly Claws And Clip
      GTY417937Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly.
  14. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 
    1. Insert a molding remover as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 7: Removing Lower Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel
      GTY415032Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Lower Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel Hole
    2. Disengage the 2 claws and 5 clips and remove the lower center instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 8: Identifying Lower Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel Claws And Clips
      GTY404754Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for Radio Receiver Type)  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 9
  16. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for Radio and Display Type)  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 9
  17. REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA MODULE RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for Multi-Media Module Receiver Type)  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 9
  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  See step  4
  19. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH  See step  5
  20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH  See step  6
  21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 
    1. Using a molding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 9: Identifying Instrument Side Panel LH Claws And Clips
      GTY404747Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 10: Identifying Instrument Side Panel LH
      GTY404746Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
      Fig 11: Identifying Hood Lock Control Lever Sub-Assembly Guides And Claw
      GTY404751Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts <B>.
      Fig 12: Identifying Lower No. 1 Instrument Panel Finish Panel Bolts
      GTY417924Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 12 claws, 2 clips and guide.
      Fig 13: Identifying Lower No. 1 Instrument Panel Finish Panel Claws, Clips And Guide
      GTY404750Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect each connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.
  24. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 6
  25. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws.
      Fig 14: Identifying No. 1 Switch Hole Base Claws
      GTY404749Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect each connector to remove the No. 1 switch hole base.
  26. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides to remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.
      Fig 15: Identifying No. 1 Instrument Panel Register Assembly Claws And Guides
      GTY404741Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE SWITCH BASE 
    1. Disengage the 3 claws.
      Fig 16: Identifying Switch Base Claws
      GTY405187Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector to remove the switch base.
  28. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 clips.
      Fig 17: Identifying Center Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-Assembly Clips
      GTY405186Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
      Fig 18: Applying Protective Tape
      GTY397742Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
    3. Insert a molding remover as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 19: Inserting Molding Remover
      GTY418019Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Pull the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 2 clips and 5 guides, and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
      Fig 20: Removing Center Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-Assembly
      GTY405190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE ACCESSORY METER ASSEMBLY (for Radio Receiver Type)  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 2
  30. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY ASSEMBLY (except Radio Receiver Type)  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 2
  31. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] 

  32. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side See step  4.

  33. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side See step  5.

  34. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side See step  6.

  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 
    1. Using a molding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 21: Identifying Instrument Side Panel RH Claws And Clips
      GTY405188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 22: Identifying Instrument Side Panel RH
      GTY405192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 23: Identifying No. 2 Instrument Panel Under Cover Sub-Assembly Claw
      GTY403117Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 24: Identifying No. 2 Instrument Panel Under Cover Sub-Assembly
      GTY405199Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
  37. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 9
  38. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR COVER 
    1. Open the lower instrument panel sub-assembly door as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 25: Opening Lower Instrument Panel Sub-Assembly Door
      GTY418397Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a molding remover, disengage the 4 claws and remove the instrument panel box door cover as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 26: Removing Instrument Panel Box Door Cover
      GTY405202Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 screws <E>.
      Fig 27: Identifying Lower Instrument Panel Sub-Assembly Screws
      GTY418022Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Close the lower instrument panel sub-assembly door as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 28: Closing Lower Instrument Panel Sub-Assembly Door
      GTY408265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 screws <E>.
      Fig 29: Identifying Lower Instrument Panel Sub-Assembly Screws
      GTY405203Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disengage the 5 claws as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 30: Identifying Lower Instrument Panel Sub-Assembly Claws
      GTY405205Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.
  40. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws, 2 clips and 2 guides and remove the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly.
      Fig 31: Identifying No. 3 Instrument Panel Register Assembly Claws, Clips And Guide
      GTY418024Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  41. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  See step  7
  42. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a molding remover, disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 32: Removing No. 1 Instrument Panel Speaker Panel Sub-Assembly
      GTY405304Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 3 guides to remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
  43. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 4
  44. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER OPENING COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a molding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips and remove the No. 1 speaker opening cover assembly as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 33: Removing No. 1 Speaker Opening Cover Assembly
      GTY405306Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  45. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 6
  46. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side See step  7.

  47. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a molding remover, disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 34: Removing No. 2 Instrument Panel Speaker Panel Sub-Assembly
      GTY418044Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 3 guides to remove the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
  48. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 4 .

  49. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 8 claws to remove the instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
      Fig 35: Identifying Instrument Panel Finish Panel Sub-Assembly Claws
      GTY405308Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  50. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 3
  51. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect each connector.
      Fig 36: Identifying Instrument Panel Safety Pad Assembly Connectors
      GTY408899Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Cooler (Room Temp. Sensor) Thermistor - -
    2. Disengage each clamp.
    3. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor.
    4. Remove the 2 instrument panel passenger airbag assembly bolts <A>.
      Fig 37: Identifying Instrument Panel Safety Pad Assembly Fasteners
      GTY401901Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag Assembly Bolt <A> *2 Bolt <C>
      *3 Nut <F> *4 Clip
    5. Remove the 4 bolts <C> and nut <F>.
    6. Remove the 3 clips.
    7. Disengage the 4 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 38: Identifying Instrument Panel Safety Pad Assembly
      GTY405297Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad assembly.
      • Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.
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