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Removal [05/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT 

    HINT: 

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

    GTY952771Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

    GTY561235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Refer to PRECAUTION [05/2023 - ]

    NOTE:

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    Refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [05/2023 - ]

  3. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  4. CUSTOMIZE POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM 

    Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [07/2020 - ]

  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [05/2023 - ]

    WARNING:
    GTY581108Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
  6. REMOVE CENTER UPPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Place both hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull towards the rear of the vehicle to detach the clip, claw and guide.
      GTY953333Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hands here
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Lift up the center upper instrument panel cluster finish panel as shown in the illustration to remove it.
      GTY831874Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  7. REMOVE METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
      GTY825455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the screw <E> or <G> and 2 screws.
      GTY953052Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Screw <E> or <G>
      Screw
    3. Remove the 2 screws.
      GTY825452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Pull the part in the removal direction shown in the illustration to detach the clip and guide and remove the meter hood sub-assembly.
      GTY829663Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction
  8. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and open the front door scuff plate LH towards the center of the vehicle. Then, lift it up in the direction of the arrow to detach the claw and guide.
      GTY828402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Place both hands in the gap in the vehicle, detach the clip and guide and remove the front door scuff plate LH in the order shown in the illustration.
      GTY953385Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hands here
      Remove in this Direction
  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH 
    1. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction of the arrow to detach the claw and guide and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.
      GTY793136Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction
  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 2 OPENING TRIM COVER LH 
    1. GTY834310Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction

      Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the claw.

    2. GTY822018Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction

      Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction of the arrow to detach the clip and claw and remove the front door No. 2 opening trim cover LH.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 2 OPENING TRIM COVER RH 
    1. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the claw.
      GTY801054Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction of the arrow to detach the clip and claw and remove the front door No. 2 opening trim cover RH.
      GTY816578Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction
  15. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
      GTY825269Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the claw and lower the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration.
      GTY817059Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    3. Detach the claw of the arrow shown in the illustration.
      GTY836808Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    4. Disconnect the connector.
      GTY825267Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
      GTY779471Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  16. REMOVE NO. 1 GLOVE COMPARTMENT PANEL 
    1. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration, detach the clip and remove the No. 1 glove compartment panel in the order shown in the illustration.
      GTY953984Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction
  17. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [05/2023 - ] 

  18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  19. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  20. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY WITH BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  21. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the claw and guide and remove the No. 2 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly.
      GTY1241734Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
  22. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the claw and guide and remove the No. 1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly.
      GTY1241500Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
  23. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the claw and guide and remove the hood lock control lever sub-assembly from the No. 1 instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
      GTY825486Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts <D>.
      GTY949443Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt <D>
    2. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the claw and guide.
      GTY819812Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction
    3. Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the clip.
      GTY786396Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction
    4. Detach the clamp and disconnect the 2 connectors.
      GTY825489Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Detach the clamp and disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the No. 1 instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
      GTY838333Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER BEZEL 
    1. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the claw.
      GTY807784Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the claw and remove the instrument panel register bezel.
      GTY828726Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction
  26. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21

  27. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  28. REMOVE ANTENNA DIVIDER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  29. REMOVE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER) WITH BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  30. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply protective tape at the position shown in the illustration.
      GTY1242955Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the claw.
      GTY1242326Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    3. Pull the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly and disconnect the connector and remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly.
      GTY1242195Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the claw and lower the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration.
      GTY832333Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Disconnect the connector.
      GTY825274Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
      GTY812636Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  32. REMOVE NO. 2 GLOVE COMPARTMENT PANEL 
    1. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull the No. 2 glove compartment panel towards the outside of the vehicle to detach the claw and remove the No. 2 glove compartment panel.
      GTY808130Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction
  33. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  34. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the clamp.
      GTY949447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt <D>
      Screw <F>or <G>
    2. Remove the 2 bolts <D> and 2 screws <F> or <G>.
    3. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the claw.
      GTY790763Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction
    4. Detach the clamp and hook and remove the glove compartment door assembly.
      GTY811161Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Clamp
      *b Hook
    5. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ORNAMENT 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts <D>.
      GTY1243224Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt <D> - -
    2. Hold area 1 as shown in the illustration and detach claw A while moving it towards the rear of the vehicle.
      GTY1241828Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hands Here Remove in this Direction

      HINT: 

      The top area of the instrument panel (a) can be easily detached by lifting it up slightly from the bottom as shown in the illustration.

    3. Insert your hand from the area where the register is installed, hold area 2 as shown in the illustration and detach claw B while moving it towards the rear of the vehicle.
      GTY1241945Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hands Here Remove in this Direction

      HINT: 

      The top area of the instrument panel (b) can be easily detached by lifting it up slightly from the bottom as shown in the illustration.

    4. Insert your hand through the gap between the instrument panel, hold area 3 as shown in the illustration and detach claw C while moving it towards the rear of the vehicle.
      GTY1242797Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hands Here Remove in this Direction

      HINT: 

      The top area of the instrument panel (c) can be easily detached by lifting it up slightly from the bottom as shown in the illustration.

    5. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel ornament.
  36. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts <D> and center instrument panel reinforcement sub-assembly.
      GTY1243455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt <D>
  37. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    See step  7

  38. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  39. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
      GTY810001Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the claw and remove the connector holder.
      GTY834912Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Lift up the part in the removal direction shown in the illustration to detach the claw.
      GTY781443Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction
    4. Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.
      GTY781245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  40. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY823705Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place hand here
      Remove in this Direction

      Lift up the part in the removal direction shown in the illustration to detach the claw.

    2. GTY775702Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction

      Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

  41. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  42. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  43. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL SWITCH HOUSING 

    Refer to REMOVAL [05/2023 - ]

  44. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 air duct in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration.
      GTY811430Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  45. REMOVE CENTER HEATER TO REGISTER SUB DUCT 
    1. Remove the 2 screws <E> or <G> and heater to register center sub duct.
      GTY949435Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Screw <E> or <G>
  46. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the clamp.
      GTY953079Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A w/ Clearance Sonar System
      Bolt <A>
      Nut <B>
    2. Remove the bolt <A>, nut <B> and No. 3 instrument panel to cowl brace sub-assembly.
  47. REMOVE NO. 3 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT 
    1. Remove the No. 3 side defroster nozzle duct.
      GTY952003Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  48. REMOVE NO. 4 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the No. 3 side defroster nozzle duct.

  49. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the clamp and disconnect airbag connector.

      HINT: 

      Refer to How to Connect or Disconnect Airbag Connector: Refer to HOW TO CONNECT OR DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR [05/2023 - ]

      GTY1242886Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts <H>.
      GTY949452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt <H>
    3. Detach the clamp.
      GTY1242199Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Detach the clamp and disconnect the connector.
      GTY825306Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Detach the clamp.
      GTY825305Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
      GTY825270Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Disconnect the connector.
      GTY838293Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Detach the claw and remove the cooler thermistor (recirculated air temperature) from the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
      GTY949425Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Cooler Thermistor (Recirculated Air Temperature) - -
      Bolt <D> Nut <C>
    9. Detach the clamp.
    10. Remove the 8 bolts <D> and nut <C>.
    11. Pull as shown in the illustration to detach the guide.
      GTY802217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
    12. Lift up the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly as shown in the illustration to remove it.
      GTY803678Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
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