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Instrument Panel Safety Pad: Removal: Removal

  1. PRECAUTION 

    Refer to PRECAUTION 

    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, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  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 this operation.

      HINT: 

      Performing the above operation disables the auto tilt away function 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 assembly.
    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 disable the SRS system.

      NOTE:

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  10. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  11. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.
      Fig 1: Turn The Shift Lever Knob Sub-Assembly Counterclockwise
      GTY359264Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Move the shift lever to N.
      Fig 2: Shifting Lever To N & Pulling Upper Console Panel Sub-Assembly
      GTY254057Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Pull the upper console panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 claws and 4 clips.
    3. w/o Seat Heater System:
      1. Disconnect the connector from the console box hole cover.
    4. w/ Seat Heater System:
      Fig 3: Engage The 4 Claws
      GTY273079Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disengage the 4 claws.
      2. Disconnect the connector and remove the seat heater switch assembly.
    5. Pull the upper console panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 3 claws and 3 clips.
      Fig 4: 3 Claws And 3 Clips
      GTY355845Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Disconnect each connector.
    7. Disengage the clamp and remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.
  13. REMOVE CONSOLE CUP HOLDER BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 5 screws and console cup holder box sub-assembly.
      Fig 5: Remove The 5 Screws
      GTY276112Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 for TMC Made:
      Screw <I>
      for TMMC Made:
      Screw <J>
  14. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CUP HOLDER 
    1. Remove the console box cup holder from the console cup holder box sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 6: Console Box Cup Holder
      GTY349724Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT  See step  3
  16. REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  See step  4
  17. REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA INTERFACE ECU ASSEMBLY (w/ USB Audio System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  18. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY  See step  6
  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  See step  1
  20. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  See step  2
  21. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
      Fig 7: Remove The 2 Screws
      GTY277741Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 for TMC Made:
      Screw <F>
      for TMMC Made:
      Screw <G>
    2. Disengage the claw and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 8: Claw And 2 Guides
      GTY354194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect each connector.
    4. Disengage each clamp and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
  22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH LH 
    1. Using molding remover B, disengage the 6 clips and remove the instrument panel garnish LH as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 9: Disengage The 6 Clips And Remove The Instrument Panel Garnish LH
      GTY359270Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE 
    1. Push the No. 1 switch hole base in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides.
      Fig 10: 4 Claws And 2 Guides
      GTY355863Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 switch hole base.
  24. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and open the cover as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 11: Disengage The 2 Claws
      GTY347869Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 screws.
      Fig 12: Remove The 2 Screws
      GTY260909Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 for TMC Made:
      Screw <F>
      for TMMC Made:
      Screw <G>
    3. Disengage the 8 clips and 2 guides.
    4. Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
  25. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER OUTER CASE (for TMC Made) 
    1. Open the cup holder.
      Fig 13: Cup Holder & 2 Claws
      GTY358345Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to break the claws. If any of them breaks, replace the instrument panel cup holder with a new one.

    3. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel cup holder outer case.
      Fig 14: Engage The 2 Claws
      GTY266361Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) 
    1. Remove the 4 screws <I> and instrument panel cup holder sub-assembly.
      Fig 15: Identifying 4 Screws And The Instrument Panel Cup Holder Sub-Assembly
      GTY259027Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER (for TMMC Made) 
    1. Open the cup holder.
      Fig 16: Cup Holder & 2 Claws
      GTY358345Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to break the claws. If any of them breaks, replace the instrument panel cup holder with a new one.

    3. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel cup holder outer case.
      Fig 17: Engage The 2 Claws
      GTY266361Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 4 screws <J> and instrument panel cup holder.
      Fig 18: Identifying 4 Screws And The Instrument Panel Cup Holder Sub-Assembly
      GTY259027Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  29. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL HOLE COVER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 instrument panel hole cover.
      Fig 19: Disengage The 2 Claws
      GTY357028Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  30. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL HOLE COVER 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the No. 1 instrument panel hole cover.

  31. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 clips.
      Fig 20: Remove The 2 Clips & 2 Screws
      GTY263740Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 screws <H> and No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel.
  32. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
      Fig 21: Remove The 2 Screws
      GTY273774Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 for TMC Made:
      Screw <K>
      for TMMC Made:
      Screw <L>
    2. Disengage each connector and remove the combination meter assembly.
  33. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
      Fig 22: Protective Tape To The Areas
      GTY352919Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Molding Remover B
      *3 Molding Remover D
    2. Insert molding remover B and D as shown in the illustration.
    3. Pull down molding remover B in direction (1). With molding remover B being pulled down, pull down molding remover D in direction (2) to disengage the clip and guide.
    4. Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
      Fig 23: Protective Tape To The Areas
      GTY359499Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Molding Remover B
      *3 Molding Remover D
    5. Insert molding remover B and D as shown in the illustration.
    6. Pull down molding remover B in direction (1). With molding remover B being pulled down, pull down molding remover D in direction (2) to disengage the clip.
    7. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 24: Disengage The 2 Clips
      GTY355754Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE ACCESSORY METER ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  35. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  36. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 
    1. Pull the instrument panel finish panel in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the claw, 2 clips and 2 guides, and remove the instrument panel finish panel.
      Fig 25: Disengage The Claw, 2 Clips And 2 Guides
      GTY359257Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 
    1. Pull the lower instrument panel finish panel in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 7 clips and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
      Fig 26: Disengage The 7 Clips
      GTY355750Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH REGISTER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  39. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX COVER 
    1. Using molding remover A, disengage the 2 clips and 5 guides.
      Fig 27: Disengage The 2 Clips And 5 Guides
      GTY354581Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the front console box cover.
  40. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX 
    1. Remove the 5 screws.
      Fig 28: Remove the 5 screws
      GTY285051Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 for TMC Made:
      Screw <F>
      for TMMC Made:
      Screw <G>
    2. Disengage the 2 clamps.
      Fig 29: Disengage The 2 Clamps
      GTY357051Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Clamp
      *2 Guide
    3. Remove the 3 clips.
    4. Disengage the 3 guides and remove the console box as shown in the illustration.
  41. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side See step  1.

  42. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side See step  2.

  43. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 30: Disengage The 4 Claws And 2 Guides
      GTY355742Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
  44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  45. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  46. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 5 screws.
      Fig 31: Remove The 5 Screws
      GTY273769Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 for TMC Made:
      Screw <I>
      for TMMC Made:
      Screw <G>
    2. Disengage the claw, 4 clips and guide.
      Fig 32: Identifying Claw, 4 Clips And Guide.
      GTY269956Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the glove compartment door assembly.
  47. REMOVE REMOTE ENGINE STARTER ECU (w/ Remote Engine Starter System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
  48. REMOVE GLASS BREAKAGE SENSOR ECU (w/ Glass Breakage Sensor)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
  49. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH  See step  3
  50. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  See step  4
  51. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side See step  3.

  52. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

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

  53. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws and 3 clips, and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.
      Fig 33: Engage The 4 Claws And 3 Clips
      GTY285358Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  54. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.

  55. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER OPENING COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using molding remover A, disengage the 10 claws and 4 clips, and remove the No. 1 speaker opening cover assembly.
      Fig 34: Disengage The 10 Claws And 4 Clips
      GTY355739Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  56. REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  57. REMOVE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE GARNISH 
    1. Using molding remover B, disengage the 11 clips.

      HINT: 

      Apply protective tape to the areas where molding remover B is to be inserted.

    2. Disengage the 7 claws.
      Fig 35: Disengage The 7 Claws
      GTY285355Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Molding Remover B *2 Protective Tape
    3. Disengage the 2 claws.
      Fig 36: Engage The 2 Claws
      GTY285790Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the connector and remove the automatic light control sensor.
    5. Remove the No. 1 defroster nozzle garnish.
  58. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY 

    for U660E: Refer to REMOVAL - Step 16

    for U660F: Refer to REMOVAL - Step 16

  59. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT 
    1. Remove the screw and the No. 1 console box duct.
      Fig 37: Remove The Screw
      GTY283717Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 for TMC Made:
      Screw <F>
      for TMMC Made:
      Screw <G>
  60. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  61. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect each connector.
    2. Disengage each clamp.
    3. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the room temperature sensor.
      Fig 38: Identifying Connectors, Clamps & 2 Claws
      GTY270981Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts.
    5. Remove the 6 bolts and nut.
    6. Remove the 2 clips.
    7. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad assembly.
      • Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.
      Fig 39: 2 Passenger Airbag Bolts, 2 Clips, 5 Claws, 6 Bolts And Nut
      GTY353549Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 for TMC Made
      Passenger Airbag Bolt <A> or <B>      		 *2 for TMC Made
      Bolt <D>
      for TMMC Made
      Passenger Airbag Bolt <A> or <C>      		 for TMMC Made
      Bolt <E>
      *3 Nut <M> or <N> *4 Clip
  62. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY 
    1. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the 5 No. 3 instrument panel stays.
      Fig 40: Engage The 5 Claws
      GTY283205Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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