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Instrument Panel: Removal

NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before using it to pry parts.
  1. Remove Steering Wheel Pad And Steering Wheel (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. Remove Door Scuff Plates 
  3. Remove Cowl Side Trims 
  4. Remove No. 1 Lower Finish Panel 
    1. Remove the bolt, screw and DLC3.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 lower finish panel.
  5. Remove Instrument Panel Lower Pad Insert 
  6. Remove Column Covers 

    Remove the 3 screws and upper and lower column covers.

  7. Remove Spiral Cable (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. Remove Wiper And Washer Switch And Light Control Switch And Headlight Dimmer Switch (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    Fig 1: Removing No.1 Lower Finish Panel
    G02911978Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. Remove Instrument Cluster Finish Panel 
    Fig 2: Removing Cluster Finish Panel
    G02911979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Using a screwdriver, remove the cluster finish panel.

  10. Remove Combination Meter 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and combination meter.
      Fig 3: Removing Combination Meter
      G02911980Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connectors.
  11. Remove Glove Compartment Door 
    1. Open the glove compartment door.
      Fig 4: Removing Glove Compartment Door
      G02911981Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Push both sides of the glove compartment door inward and pull it out.
  12. Remove Passenger Airbag Assembly (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  13. Remove Passenger Airbag Manual On-Off Switch (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  14. Remove Hood Release Lever 
  15. Remove Center Instrument Cluster Finish Panel 
    1. Remove the 4 knobs and 2 screws.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the center cluster finish panel.
      Fig 5: Locating Center Instrument Cluster Finish Panel
      G02911982Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the clock connector from the clock.
  16. Remove Ash Receptacle Outer Case And Stereo Player Finish Panel 
    1. Remove the ash receptacle box.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts ash receptacle retainer.
      Fig 6: Removing Ash Receptacle Retainer Bolts
      G02911983Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the ash receptacle outer case.
    4. Using a screwdriver, remove the stereo finish panel.
  17. Remove No. 1 And No. 2 Instrument Panel Brace Outer Covers And No.3 Instrument Panel Brace Inner Covers 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 instrument panel brace outer covers and No. 3 instrument panel brace inner covers.
      Fig 7: Removing Instrument Panel Brace Outer Cover Screws
      G02911984Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 screws and No. 1 instrument panel brace outer covers.
    3. Remove the 4 screws and stereo.
  18. Disconnect Heater Control Cables (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    NOTE: When the air mix damper control cables are disconnected, be careful not to bend the cables.
  19. Remove Heater Control Assembly 
    1. Remove the 4 screws and control assembly.
    2. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
  20. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    Fig 8: Locating Heater Control Assy Screws
    G02911985Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. Remove Front Pillar Garnishs 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and removable roof hook.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.
      Fig 9: Removing Front Pillar Garnish
      G02911986Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
  22. Remove Instrument Panel 
    1. Remove the nut, screw and No. 1 instrument panel lower mount bracket.
    2. Remove the 2 screws and center instrument panel bracket.
      Fig 10: Removing Instrument Panel
      G02911987Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the connectors.
    4. Disengage the wire harness clamps.
    5. Remove the 5 bolts, nut, screw and instrument panel.
  23. Remove No. 1 And No. 2 Braces 
  24. Remove Reinforcement 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Disengage the wire harness clamps.
    3. Remove the 3 bolts, 5 nuts and reinforcement.
      Fig 11: Removing Reinforcement Bolts & Nuts
      G02911988Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. Remove Console Box 
    1. M/T: Remove the shift knob.
    2. SMT: Remove the shift hole bezel.
    3. Remove the side brake cover.
      Fig 12: Identifying Side Brake Cover
      G02911989Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 4 screws and console box.
    5. Disconnect the power window switch connector.
  26. Remove Instrument Panel Wire 
  27. Remove No. 1 Heater To Register Duct 
  28. Remove No. 2 Heater To Register Duct 
  29. Remove No. 3 Heater To Register Duct 
  30. Remove No. 1 Instrument Panel Resister 
  31. Remove No. 2 Instrument Panel Resister 
  32. Remove No. 3 Instrument Panel Resister 
  33. Remove Light Control Rheostat 
  34. Remove Window Lock Switch 
  35. Remove Control Mirror Switch 
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