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Removal [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 

    Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 01/2023] 

    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 [09/2014 - 11/2017]

  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. CHANGE POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM SETTINGS (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM 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 [09/2014 - 08/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - 11/2017]

  5. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - 03/2019] 

  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    See step  3

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH 

    See step  4

  8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 
    1. Disengage the claw and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.
      GTY500200Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY500201Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws <C>.
      GTY500202Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 3 clips.
    3. Disengage the connector clamp.
    4. Disconnect each connector to remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
  10. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
      GTY500194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 5 claws, 7 clips and guide.
      GTY500195Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect each connector to remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
  12. REMOVE SKID CONTROL BUZZER (w/ Pre-collision System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  13. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  14. REMOVE METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 clips and 2 claws.
      GTY518089Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
      GTY500197Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disengage the 7 clips and 3 guides as shown in the illustration.
      GTY500196Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the connector to remove the meter hood sub-assembly.
  15. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  16. REMOVE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER) WITH BRACKET (w/ Safety Connect System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  17. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips to remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.
      GTY500112Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ]

  19. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 
    1. Disengage the claw and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.
      GTY500111Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY500114Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: No. 2 Instrument Panel Under Cover Sub-Assembly Clip And Guide Disengagement Sequence
      GTY505461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect each connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
  24. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  25. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws <C>.
      GTY500110Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Open the glove compartment door assembly.
      GTY500122Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 3 screws <C>.
      GTY500123Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Close the glove compartment door assembly.
      GTY500115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disengage the 5 claws.
      GTY500116Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Disengage the connector clamp.
    7. Disconnect each connector to remove the glove compartment door assembly.
  26. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.
      GTY500118Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips to remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY500119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  28. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  29. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws and 4 clips.
      GTY518074Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector to remove the center instrument panel register assembly.
  30. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
      GTY509045Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration.
    3. Disengage the 3 guides to remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
  31. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  32. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    See step  5

  33. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 clips and 2 guides to remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY500127Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
      GTY499882Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and 4 clips to remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly as shown in the illustration.
  36. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  37. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  38. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 clips and 2 guides to remove the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY500136Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  40. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ORNAMENT 
    1. Disengage the 5 clips to remove the instrument cluster finish panel ornament as shown in the illustration.
      GTY518075Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  41. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  42. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the room temperature sensor.
      GTY517740Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Room Temperature Sensor - -
    2. Disconnect each connector.
    3. Disengage each clamp.
    4. Remove the 9 bolts <A>, 2 bolts <B>, 4 bolts <F> and nut <E>.
      GTY949007Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Bolt <A> *b Bolt <B>
      *c Bolt <F> - -
    5. Disengage the 4 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY500132Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
      • Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.
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