Removal [10/2018 - 07/2022]: Procedure

PRECAUTION

WARNING:

Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2018 - 07/2022]

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NOTE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2018 - 07/2022]

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

for Gasoline Model: Refer to REMOVAL [10/2018 - 07/2022]

for HV Model: Refer to REMOVAL [10/2018 - 07/2022]

WARNING:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

NOTE:

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

Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2018 - 07/2022]

REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [10/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [08/2021 - 07/2022]

REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

Deployment Side

When storing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

Check that the ignition switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
WARNING:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

Remove the 3 bolts.

Disengage the claws and guides to separate the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.
NOTE:
When separating the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
While holding the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly with one hand, disconnect the airbag connector.
HINT:

Refer to How to Connect or Disconnect Airbag Connector: Refer to HOW TO CONNECT OR DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR [10/2018 - ]