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Removal [12/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2023 - ]

    GTY824211Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE:

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

    Refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [12/2023 - ]

  2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ]

  3. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
  4. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  5. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
  6. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
  7. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX 
    1. w/ Cool Box:

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ] 

    2. w/o Cool Box:

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ] 

  8. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. w/o Interior Illumination:
      GTY1213915Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2) Remove in this Direction (3)
    2. w/ Interior Illumination:
      GTY1213950Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2) Remove in this Direction (3)
  9. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
  10. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 
    1. GTY1217296Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH 
    1. Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
  12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 
    1. GTY1216998Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2)
      Remove in this Direction (3) - -
      1. Using moulding remover B, detach the clip and claw as shown in the illustration.
      2. Detach the claw as shown in the illustration.
      3. Detach the guide and remove the instrument panel side panel LH as shown in the illustration.
  13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 
    1. Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
  14. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 

    HINT: 

    The illustrations are representative examples, and details may differ.

    1. GTY1212620Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  15. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL 
    1. GTY1214350Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  16. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1215661Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2)
  17. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER 
    1. GTY1214887Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2)
  18. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
  19. REMOVE FUEL LID LOCK OPEN LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  20. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  21. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
  22. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1219233Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  23. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1210638Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  24. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1218589Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  25. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. GTY1213171Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  26. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:

    After removing the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly, plug the holes in the No. 2 heater to register duct with the protective tape or others.

    1. GTY1215001Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  27. REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
  28. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    The illustrations are representative examples, and details may differ.

    1. GTY1217392Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  29. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1211866Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  30. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  31. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    The illustrations are representative examples, and details may differ.

    1. GTY1213553Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  32. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG 
    1. GTY1216042Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protective Tape - -
    2. Use the same procedure described for the opposite side.
  33. REMOVE PILLAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1217944Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
    2. Use the same procedure described for the opposite side.
  34. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. GTY1212110Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protective Cover - -
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2) Adhesive Tape
      1. Pull in the removal direction (1) as shown in the illustration and detach the clip and guide.
      2. Pull in the removal direction (2) as shown in the illustration and detach the guide and remove the front pillar garnish assembly LH.
      3. Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a protective cover, such as a cloth, and secure the edges of the cover with tape as shown in the illustration.
        WARNING:

        Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish assembly LH is removed.

    2. When reusing a front pillar garnish assembly LH:
      GTY1213587Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Remove the clip from the front pillar garnish assembly LH.
  35. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
  36. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1218514Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2) - -
  37. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
  38. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER OPENING COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1214559Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction (1) Protective Tape
      1. Apply the protective tape as shown in the illustration.
      2. Using moulding remover B, detach the clip as shown in the illustration.
  39. REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for Side) 
    HINT: 
    Use the same procedure for the LH and RH Side.
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
  40. REMOVE FRONT NO. 5 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for Center) 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
  41. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL END (w/ Headup Display) 
    1. GTY1219343Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2) - -
      1. Insert moulding remover B in the position shown in the illustration.
      2. Place your hand in the gap as shown in the illustration, detach the claw.
      3. Detach the guide and remove the instrument cluster finish panel end as shown in the illustration.
  42. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    The illustrations are representative examples, and details may differ.

    1. GTY1210824Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disconnect each connector.
      2. Disconnect the airbag connector.

        HINT: 

        Refer to How to Connect or Disconnect Airbag Connector:

        Refer to HOW TO CONNECT OR DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR [12/2023 - ]

      3. Detach the clamp.
      4. Detach the claw.
    2. GTY1212805Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Remove the 6 bolts <E>.
      2. Remove the nut <G>.
      3. Remove the 2 bolts <F>.
      4. Remove the 2 clips.
    3. GTY1215453Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
      1. Detach the guide as shown in the illustration.
        NOTE:
        • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad assembly or vehicle interior.
        • Make sure that the wire harness does not get caught on anything as it may become damaged.
    4. GTY1218469Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
      1. Remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly as shown in the illustration.
        NOTE:
        • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad assembly or vehicle interior.
        • Make sure that the wire harness does not get caught on anything as it may become damaged.