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Instrument Panel Safety Pad: Removal

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  1. SHIP MODE SETTING (w/CD Changer Built in Audio System) 
    1. Take out all CDs.
      NOTE: If they cannot be taken out, do not attempt to take them out forcibly. Send the unit for repair.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ACC while pressing the "SEEK UP" and "DISC" switches at the same time.
      Fig 1: Identifying SEEK UP And DISC Switches
      G04438762Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      When the ship mode is set, "SHIP" must be displayed.

      Fig 2: Identifying SHIP
      G04438763Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, and disconnect the negative battery cable.
      NOTE: Connecting the negative battery cable automatically finishes the ship mode.
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a molding remover, detach the 8 clips and remove the 2 registers.
      Fig 3: Removing Instrument Panel Register Assembly
      G04438764Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE RADIO WITH AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts.
    2. Disconnect the radio with air conditioning control assembly cable, and remove the radio with air conditioning control assembly and the connector.
      Fig 4: Removing Radio With Air Conditioning Control Assembly
      G04438765Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. SHIP MODE CONFIRMATION (w/CD Changer Built in Audio System) 
    1. Check that a metal can be seen from the hole marked "SHIP" on the back of the radio with air conditioning control assembly.
      NOTE: If the metal part cannot be seen from the hole on the back of the air conditioner control assembly, repeat "SHIP MODE".
      Fig 5: Identifying SHIP Mode Confirmation (W/CD Changer Built In Audio System)
      G04438766Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 
  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
  8. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH 
  9. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 
  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  12. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 assist grip plugs, then remove the 2 screws and the assist grip.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the garnish.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 6: Removing Garnish
    G04438767Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

  14. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and remove the finish panel, and then disconnect the connectors.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 7: Detaching Clips And Removing Finish Panel
    G04438768Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and control cable.
  18. REMOVE FUEL LID OPEN LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and control cable lever.
  19. REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER PANEL 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips and remove the No. 1 lower panel, and then disconnect the connectors.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 8: Removing No. 1 Lower Panel
    G04438769Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE LH LOWER PANEL 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH lower panel.
  21. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and column cover.
  22. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Remove the clamp.
    3. Remove the 4 screws and combination switch.
      Fig 9: Removing Combination Switch
      G04438770Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
    1. Disconnect the connector, and remove the screw and the No. 1 transceiver finish plate assembly.
    2. Remove the screw and the No. 2 heater to register duct.
      Fig 10: Removing No. 2 Heater To Register Duct
      G04438771Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE COMBINATION METER 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.

      HINT:

      The connectors can be disconnected by loosening the bolts.

    2. Remove the 4 screws.
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the combination meter.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 11: Removing Combination Meter
      G04438772Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Remove the glove compartment door, then disconnect the glove compartment door damper clip.
      Fig 12: Removing Glove Compartment Door
      G04438773Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 under cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Slide the airbag connector to pull it out from the No. 1 under cover.
    3. Disconnect the airbag connector.
      NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Airbag Connector
    G04438774Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH LOWER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and the finish panel.
  28. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the transfer shift lever knob.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 6 clips and remove the upper console panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 14: Removing Upper Console Panel
      G04438775Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the rear console cup holder box.
    2. Remove the 2 screws.
    3. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and remove the end panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 15: Detaching Clips And Removing Rear Console End Panel
    G04438776Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE REAR RADIO CONTROL PANEL 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 3 screws and the control panel.
  31. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Disc Player Changer) 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, 4 screws and console box.
      Fig 16: Removing Rear Console Box (Without Disc Player Changer)
      G04438777Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/Disc Player Changer) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 6 screws and console box.
      Fig 17: Removing Rear Console Box (With Disc Player Changer)
      G04438778Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL CENTER LOWER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips and remove the cluster finish panel, then disconnect the connectors.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 18: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Center Lower
    G04438779Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE RETAINER 
    1. Remove the ash receptacle box.
    2. Remove the 2 screws and ash receptacle retainer.
  35. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, console box and No. 4 console box mounting bracket.
    Fig 19: Removing Front Console Box
    G04438780Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the junction connectors.

      HINT:

      The connectors can be disconnected by loosening the bolts.

    2. Disconnect the connectors, then remove the 8 bolts, 2 nuts and instrument panel.
    3. Remove the screw and No. 2 transceiver finish plate assembly.
    Fig 20: Removing Instrument Panel
    G04438781Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. REMOVE ECM 
  38. REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
  39. REMOVE NO. 4 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
  40. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR DAMPER 
  41. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  42. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  43. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY 
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