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Removal [07/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 

    (Refer to PRECAUTION [07/2015 - ] 

    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 [07/2015 - ] ).

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY 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 [07/2015 - ] ).

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY 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 [07/2015 - ] ).
      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 [07/2015 - ] ).

  5. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [07/2015 - 08/2016] Refer to REMOVAL [08/2016 - ] )

  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  10. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws <E>.
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    2. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
      GTY673210Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
    3. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
      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.
      GTY682756Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 10 claws and 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
      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 moulding remover, disengage the 11 claws and clip as shown in the illustration.
      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 moulding remover as shown in the illustration.
      GTY640007Courtesy 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.
      GTY404754Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    See step  4

  17. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 

    See step  5

  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH 

    See step  6

  19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.
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    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY404746Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
      GTY404751Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts <B>.
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    2. Disengage the 12 claws, 2 clips and guide.
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    3. Disconnect each connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.
  22. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  23. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws.
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    2. Disconnect each connector to remove the No. 1 switch hole base.
  24. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides to remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.
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  25. REMOVE SWITCH BASE 
    1. Disengage the 3 claws.
      GTY405187Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector to remove the switch base.
  26. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 clips.
      GTY405186Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
      GTY661821Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
    3. Insert a moulding remover as shown in the illustration.
      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.
      GTY405190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  28. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [07/2015 - ] 

  29. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

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

  30. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH 

    HINT: 

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

  31. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH 

    HINT: 

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

  32. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.
      GTY405188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY405192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.
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    2. Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
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    3. Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
  34. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR COVER 
    1. Open the lower instrument panel sub-assembly door as shown in the illustration.
      GTY656466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and remove the instrument panel box door cover as shown in the illustration.
      GTY405202Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 screws <E>.
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    2. Close the lower instrument panel sub-assembly door as shown in the illustration.
      GTY656467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 screws <E>.
      GTY405203Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disengage the 5 claws as shown in the illustration.
      GTY405205Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.
  37. 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.
      GTY418024Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    See step  7

  39. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
      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.
  40. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  41. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER OPENING COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips and remove the No. 1 speaker opening cover assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY405306Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  42. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  43. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

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

  44. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
      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.
  45. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 ).

  46. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 8 claws to remove the instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
      GTY405308Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  47. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  48. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect each connector.
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      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>.
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      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.
      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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