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Instrument Panel (On-Vehicle Service): Removal

  1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANELS 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the instrument side panels.

    HINT:

    • Use the same manner described above to the other side.
    • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    2. Fig 1: Removing Instrument Side Panels
    G03382167Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATES 

    Insert a screwdriver between the front door inside scuff plate and body to pry the scuff plate.

    HINT:

    • Use the same manner described above to the other side.
    • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  3. FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIMS 
  4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISHES 

    Insert a screwdriver between the body and front pillar garnishes to pry the garnishes.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIMS 

    Remove the 2 clips and cowl side trims.

    Fig 2: Removing Clips And Cowl Side Trims
    G03382168Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 SPEAKER PANELS 

    HINT:

    Use the same manner described above to the other side.

    1. Insert a screwdriver between the speaker panel and instrument panel safety pad to pry the speaker panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connector.
      3. Fig 3: Removing No. 1 And No. 2 Speaker Panels
      G03382169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE NO. 2 UNDER COVER 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 under cover.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  8. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the glove compartment door finish plate.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the airbag connector from the glove compartment door finish plate.
    3. Disconnect the airbag connector.
      NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
    9. Fig 4: Removing The Airbag Connector From The Glove Compartment Door Finish Plate
    G03382170Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER PANEL 

    Remove the 2 bolts, 2 screws and No. 2 lower panel.

  10. w/CD Changer: REMOVE CD CHANGER 
    1. Remove the 4 nuts and CD changer.
    2. Disconnect the connectors.
      Fig 5: Removing CD Changer
      G03382171Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Torque: 

    Bolt: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

    Nut: 5.6 N.m (57 kgf.cm, 50 in.lbf) 

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
    2. Remove the front passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel.
      Fig 6: Removing The Front Passenger Airbag Assembly
      G03382172Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      CAUTION:
      • Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing down.
      • Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly.
      NOTE: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
      • Make sure that the front passenger airbag assembly is installed to the specified torque
      • If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the front passenger airbag assembly with a new one.
      • When installing the front passenger airbag assembly, take care that the wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
  12. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL AND PAD (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVERS (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PLATE 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the lower finish plate.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 7: Removing Lower Finish Plate
    G03382173Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE LOWER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the lower cluster finish panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connectors.
      Fig 8: Removing Lower Cluster Finish Panel
      G03382174Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the lower finish panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Disconnect the connectors and hood lock control cable.
    17. Fig 9: Removing Lower Finish Plate
    G03382175Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE LOWER INSERT 

    Remove the 2 bolts and lower insert.

  18. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  19. REMOVE LOWER CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the lower center cluster finish panel with the ornament.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connector.
    3. Remove the 6 screws and lower center cluster finish panel from the ornament.
    20. Fig 10: Removing Lower Center Cluster Finish Panel
    G03382176Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE CENTER FLOOR CARPET COVERS 
    1. Remove a clip and center floor carpet cover LH.
    2. Remove the 2 clips and center floor carpet cover RH.
  21. REMOVE LOWER CENTER FINISH PANEL 

    Remove the 6 screws and lower center finish panel.

  22. REMOVE CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the center cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Disconnect the connectors and cables.
    4. Remove the 4 screws and multi display assembly.
    5. Remove the 4 screws and radio assembly.
    23. Fig 11: Removing Center Cluster Finish Panel
    G03382177Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the cluster finish panel.
    3. Disconnect the connector.
    24. Fig 12: Removing Cluster Finish Panel
    G03382178Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE COMBINATION METER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and combination meter.
    2. Disconnect the connector.
  25. REMOVE LOWER RETAINERS 

    Remove the 2 bolts and lower retainers.

  26. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the shift control link from the floor shift assembly.
    2. Disconnect the connectors.
    3. Remove the 4 nuts and floor shift assembly.
    27. Fig 13: Removing Floor Shift Assembly
    G03382179Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE AIR DUCTS 
  28. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and instrument panel safety pad.
    29. Fig 14: Removing Instrument Panel Safety Pad
    G03382180Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE NO. 1 BRACE 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and shift control link.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and No. 1 brace.
  30. REMOVE NO. 2 BRACE 

    Remove the 3 bolts, 2 nuts and No. 2 brace.

  31. REMOVE REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and body ECU.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts and ABS ECU.
    3. Remove the pedal return spring.
    4. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and instrument panel J/B.
    5. Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and reinforcement.
      Fig 15: Removing Reinforcement
      G03382181Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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