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Instrument Panel Safety Pad: Removal

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  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT 

    HINT:

    All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabet code in the below.

    Fig 1: Bolt, Screw And Nut Chart
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  2. SET RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY TO SHIPMENT MODE 
    1. Take out all discs and tape.
      NOTE: If the discs or tape cannot be taken out, do not attempt to take them out forcibly. Send the unit to a repair shop.
    2. Turn the engine switch off.
    3. While simultaneously pressing the "SEEK UP" and "DISC" switches, turn the engine switch on (ACC).

      HINT:

      The CD loading door indicator light blinks during mode setting and it remains lit after the setting is completed.

      Fig 2: Pressing "SEEK UP" And "DISC" Switches
      G04032534Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Turn the engine switch off.
      Fig 3: Turning Engine Switch Off
      G04032535Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO. 2 COVER LOWER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO. 3 COVER LOWER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE STEERING PAD (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  11. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the steering wheel assembly.

      For 3GR-FSE (See REMOVAL )

      For 3UZ-FE (See REMOVAL )

  12. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER 
    1. Remove the steering column cover lower.

      For 3GR-FSE (See REMOVAL )

      For 3UZ-FE (See REMOVAL )

  13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER 
    1. Remove the steering column cover upper.

      For 3GR-FSE (See REMOVAL )

      For 3UZ-FE (See REMOVAL )

  14. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING SENSOR (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  16. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  17. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH 
    1. Using a clip remover, detach the claws and remove the garnish.

      HINT:

      Tape the clip remover tip before use.

      Fig 4: Identifying Front Console Upper Panel Garnish
      G04032536Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.
      Fig 5: Identifying Shift Lever Knob
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    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 9 clips.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Remove the ash receptacle and then disconnect the connector.
      Fig 6: Identifying Ash Receptacle And Disconnect Connector
      G04032538Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 clips and 3 claws.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Remove the finish panel end.
      Fig 7: Identifying Instrument Panel Finish Panel End RH
      G04032539Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and 3 claws.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Remove the finish panel end.
      Fig 8: Identifying Instrument Panel Finish Panel End LH
      G04032540Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX PLATE 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the console box plate and then disconnect the connector.
      Fig 9: Identifying Console Box Plate And Disconnect Connector
      G04032541Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the register.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 10: Identifying Console Box Register
      G04032542Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 screws.
    2. Remove the console box and then disconnect the connector.
      Fig 11: Locating Console Box Bolts And Screws
      G04032590Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the cluster finish panel and then disconnect the connector.
      Fig 12: Identifying Cluster Finish Panel And Disconnect Connector
      G04032544Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the combination meter.
      Fig 13: Locating Combination Meter Mounting Screws
      G04023254Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and 4 clips, and remove the side panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 14: Identifying Instrument Side Panel RH
      G04032546Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and 4 clips, and remove the side panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 15: Identifying Instrument Side Panel LH
      G04032547Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Detach the 3 claws.
    3. Remove the under cover and then disconnect the connector.
      Fig 16: Identifying Under Cover Claws And Screws
      G04032548Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 clips and claw.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the hood lock control cable from the safety pad.
    3. Remove the safety pad.
      Fig 17: Identifying Safety Pad And Connector
      G04032549Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  31. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Remove the control panel and then disconnect the connector.
      Fig 18: Identifying Control Panel And Disconnect Connector
      G04032550Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connector and clamp, and remove the under cover.
      Fig 19: Identifying Connector And Clamp
      G04032551Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  34. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUBASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
    2. Detach the 2 clips and claw.
    3. Disconnect the connector and clamp.
    4. Remove the glove compartment door.
      Fig 20: Identifying Glove Compartment Door
      G04032552Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  36. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  37. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  38. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUBASSEMBLY 
    1. w/ Navigation system:

      Remove the navigation ECU.

      1. Remove the 3 bolts and navigation ECU.
      2. Disconnect the connectors.
        Fig 21: View Of ECU And Bolts
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    2. Remove the 4 nuts and center junction block RH and LH.
    3. Remove the 4 bolts, nut and 2 clips.
    4. Remove the 2 bolts from the passenger airbag.
    5. Disconnect the connectors and clamps.
    6. Detach the 5 clips and remove the safety pad.
      Fig 22: Identifying Nuts And Center Junction Block RH And LH
      G04032554Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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