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Instrument Panel Safety Pad: Removal: Removal

  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 table below.

    Fig 1: Bolt, Screw And Nut Chart
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  2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    1. Disable the AUTO TILT AWAY function by changing the customize parameter. Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS .
      NOTE:

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the AUTO TILT AWAY function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

      HINT: 

      Performing the above operation causes the AUTO TILT AWAY function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.

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

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

      NOTE:
      • w/ Navigation System (for HDD):

        After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

        Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal

        Condition Waiting Time
        Vehicle enrolled in safety connect system 6 minutes
        Vehicle not enrolled in safety connect system 1 minute
      • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
  4. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 
    1. w/o Rear Seat Entertainment System:

      Remove the console box assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .

    2. w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System:

      Remove the console box assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .

  5. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Clips
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    1. Remove the 2 clips.
    2. Detach the 2 clips.
    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
  7. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 3: Identifying Combination Meter Screws
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    1. Remove the 4 screws.
    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the combination meter.
  8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 
    Fig 4: Identifying Instrument Side Panel LH Clips
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    1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 clips and remove the instrument side panel.
  9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOULDING 
    Fig 5: Identifying Clips And Moulding
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    1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 clips and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster moulding.
  10. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 6: Identifying No. 1 Instrument Panel Under Cover Screws
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    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Detach the 2 claws.
    3. Disconnect each connector and clamp, and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover.
  11. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 7: Detaching No. 1 Instrument Panel Safety Pad Claw
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    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the hole cover.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Fig 8: Identifying No. 1 Instrument Panel Safety Pad Clips
      GTY288637Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 screws.
    4. Detach the 5 clips and claw.
    5. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel safety pad.
  12. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 
    Fig 9: Identifying Instrument Side Panel RH Clips
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    1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 clips and remove the instrument side panel.
  14. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOULDING 
    Fig 10: Identifying Clips And Moulding
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    1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster moulding.
  15. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 11: Removing No. 2 Instrument Panel Under Cover Claws
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    1. Detach the 4 claws.
    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover.
  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  17. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  18. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 12: Identifying Glove Compartment Door Screws
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    1. Remove the 5 screws.
    2. Disconnect each connector and clamp, and remove the glove compartment door.
  19. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  20. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  21. REMOVE DISPLAY AND NAVIGATION MODULE DISPLAY (w/ Navigation System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  22. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 13: Identifying No. 1 Instrument Panel Register Claws
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    1. Put protective tape around the No. 1 instrument panel register.
    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the upper 2 claws.
    3. Detach the lower 2 claws.
    4. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register.
  23. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 14: Identifying No. 2 Instrument Panel Register Claws
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    1. Put protective tape around the No. 2 instrument panel register.
    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the upper 2 claws.
    3. Detach the lower 2 claws.
    4. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 2 instrument panel register.
  24. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  25. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  26. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  27. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel.

  28. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  29. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  30. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER HOLE COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  31. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  32. REMOVE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  33. REMOVE NAVIGATION MODULE BOARD (w/ Navigation System for DVD)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect each connector and each clamp.
      Fig 15: Locating Instrument Panel Safety Pad Connectors
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    2. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts.
    3. Remove the 5 bolts and nut.
    4. Detach the 5 claws and remove the instrument panel safety pad.
      Fig 16: Identifying Claws And Safety Pad
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  35. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY 
    1. Detach the 5 claws and remove the 5 No. 3 instrument panel stays.
      Fig 17: Identifying No. 3 Instrument Panel Stay
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