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Instrument Panel Safety Pad: Removal

  1. PRECAUTION 

    (See PRECAUTION  )

  2. POSITION FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the terminal to prevent airbag deployment (See PRECAUTION ).
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws and 4 clips, and remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Assembly, Claws & Clips
      G05421369Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 screws < F >.
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the combination meter assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying Combination Meter Assembly Screws
      G05421370Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply protective tape to the areas shown below.
    2. Using a molding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 5 clips, and then remove the center instrument panel register assembly as shown below.
      Fig 3: Identifying Center Instrument Panel Register Assembly & Clips
      G05421371Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Apply protective tape to the areas shown below.
    2. Using a molding remover, disengage the 10 claws and 8 clips starting from the upper part of the center instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
      NOTE: Do not pull on the small storage compartment lid. Doing so may cause damage.
    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
      Fig 4: Identifying Center Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Assembly, Claws & Clips (W/O Smart Key System)
      G05421372Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System) 
    1. Apply protective tape to the areas shown below.
    2. Using a molding remover, disengage the 10 claws and 8 clips starting from the upper part of the center instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
      NOTE: Do not pull on the small storage compartment lid. Doing so may cause damage.
    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
      Fig 5: Identifying Center Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Assembly, Clips & Claws (W/ Smart Key System)
      G05421373Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System)  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System)  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System)  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts < B >.
    2. Disengage the 3 claws and 10 clips.
    3. Disconnect each connector.
    4. Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
      Fig 6: Identifying Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel Sub-Assembly (For Manual Air Conditioning System)
      G05421374Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts < B >.
    2. Disengage the 3 claws and 10 clips.
      Fig 7: Identifying Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel Sub-Assembly (For Automatic Air Conditioning System)
      G05421375Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect each connector and the aspirator duct.
      Fig 8: Identifying Connector & Aspirator Duct
      G05421376Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
  23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 3 claws.
    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
      Fig 9: Removing No. 2 Instrument Panel Under Cover Sub-Assembly, Claws & Guides
      G05421377Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts < B > and 3 screws < F >.
    2. Disengage the 4 claws and 3 clips.
    3. Disconnect each connector and clamp, and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.
      Fig 10: Identifying Lower Instrument Panel Sub-Assembly, Bolts & Screws
      G05421378Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws and 4 clips.
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.
      Fig 11: Identifying Upper Console Panel Sub-Assembly, Clips & Claws
      G05421379Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) 
    1. Remove the No. 2 console box duct as shown below.
      Fig 12: Identifying No. 2 Console Box Duct
      G05421380Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE LOWER REAR CONSOLE BOX  (See REMOVAL )
  30. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System)  (See REMOVAL )
  31. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System)  (See REMOVAL )
  32. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT 
    1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
    2. Remove the 3 screws < F >.
    3. Disengage the claw and 2 guides, and then remove the front No. 1 console box insert.
      Fig 13: Identifying Front No. 1 Console Box Insert, Clips & Screws
      G05421381Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT 
    1. Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
    2. Remove the 3 screws < F >.
    3. Disengage the claw and 2 guides, and then remove the front No. 2 console box insert.
      Fig 14: Identifying Front No. 2 Console Box Insert, Clips & Screws
      G05421382Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE ENGINE SWITCH (w/ Smart Key System)  (See REMOVAL )
  35. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH  (See REMOVAL )
  36. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
  37. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH  (See REMOVAL )
  38. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  (See REMOVAL )
  39. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips.
    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.
      Fig 15: Identifying No. 1 Instrument Panel Speaker Panel Sub-Assembly, Clips & Claws
      G05421383Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  40. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
  41. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips.
    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.
      Fig 16: Identifying No. 2 Instrument Panel Speaker Panel Sub-Assembly, Clips & Claws
      G05421384Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  42. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

  43. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for Pole Antenna Type) 
    1. Disconnect each connector.
    2. Remove the bolt < E >.
    3. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts < A >.
    4. Disengage each clamp.
      Fig 17: Identifying Instrument Panel Safety Pad Assembly (For Pole Antenna Type)
      G05421385Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the 2 clips.
    6. Remove the 2 bolts < D > and nut < H >.
    7. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly.
      Fig 18: Identifying Instrument Panel Safety Pad Assembly Claws
      G05421386Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  45. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for Glass Antenna Type) 
    1. Disconnect each connector.
    2. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts < A >.
    3. Disengage each clamp.
      Fig 19: Identifying Instrument Panel Safety Pad Assembly (For Glass Antenna Type)
      G05421387Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 2 clips.
    5. Remove the 2 bolts < D > and nut < H >.
    6. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly.
      Fig 20: Identifying Instrument Panel Safety Pad Assembly & Claws
      G05421386Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  46. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the 5 No. 3 instrument panel stays as shown below.
      Fig 21: Identifying No. 3 Instrument Panel Stays & Claw
      G05421389Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  47. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CUP HOLDER 
    1. Remove the 2 console box cup holders.
      Fig 22: Identifying Console Box Cup Holders
      G05421390Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  48. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 screws < G > and the instrument panel cup holder assembly.
      Fig 23: Identifying Instrument Panel Cup Holder Assembly Screws
      G05421391Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  49. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX CUP HOLDER 
    1. Remove the No. 2 console box cup holder.
      Fig 24: Identifying No. 2 Console Box Cup Holder
      G05421392Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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