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Removal (07/2015 -): Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 

    (Refer to PRECAUTION (07/2015 -) )

    NOTE:

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (Refer to PRECAUTION (07/2015 -) ).

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column) 
    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 (07/2015 -) ).

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE 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 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 (07/2015 -) ).

  4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY 

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

  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  8. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws <E>.
      GTY404818Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
      GTY615782Courtesy 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.
  11. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH 
    1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
      GTY659056Courtesy 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.
  12. 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.
  13. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 
    1. Insert a moulding remover as shown in the illustration.
      GTY640005Courtesy 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
  14. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    See step  4

  16. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 

    See step  5

  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH 

    See step  6

  18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.
      GTY404747Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY404746Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. 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
  20. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts <B>.
      GTY417924Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 12 claws, 2 clips and guide.
      GTY404750Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect each connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.
  21. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  22. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws.
      GTY404749Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect each connector to remove the No. 1 switch hole base.
  23. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides to remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.
      GTY404741Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE SWITCH BASE 
    1. Disengage the 3 claws.
      GTY405187Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector to remove the switch base.
  25. 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.
      GTY661822Courtesy 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
  26. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  27. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL (07/2015 -) )

  28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

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

  29. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH 

    HINT: 

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

  30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH 

    HINT: 

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

  31. 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
  32. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.
      GTY403117Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
      GTY405199Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
  33. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  34. 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
  35. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 screws <E>.
      GTY418022Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
  36. 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
  37. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    See step  7

  38. 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.
  39. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  40. 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
  41. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  42. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  43. 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.
  44. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  45. 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
  46. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  47. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect each connector.
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Room Temperature Sensor - -
    2. Disengage each clamp.
    3. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the room temperature sensor.
    4. Remove the 2 instrument panel passenger airbag assembly bolts <A>.
      GTY644266Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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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