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Removal (To 12/2010): Removal

  1. PRECAUTION 

    Refer to PRECAUTION 

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    NOTE:

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

  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
  8. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
  9. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 14
  10. REMOVE CENTER UPPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Disengage the 10 clips as shown in the illustration to remove the center upper instrument cluster finish panel.
      Fig 1: Locating Center Upper Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Clips
      GTY302945Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Make sure to pull the center upper instrument cluster finish panel in the direction indicated by the arrows in the illustration to disengage the clips.

  11. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  12. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL WITH NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  13. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 9 claws and 2 clips.
      Fig 2: Locating Center Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-Assembly Fasteners
      GTY298839Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
  14. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH 
    1. Using a molding remover, disengage the 2 clips and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish garnish as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Locating No. 1 Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Garnish Clips
      GTY303428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Remove the instrument panel finish plate.
      Fig 4: Identifying Instrument Panel Finish Plate (W/O Smart Key System)
      GTY302685Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 8 clips.
      Fig 5: Locating Instrument Panel Sub-Assembly Clips
      GTY300590Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.
  17. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws <E>.
      Fig 6: Locating No. 2 Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-Assembly Fasteners
      GTY301017Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
  18. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  19. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 clips and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.
      Fig 7: Locating No. 1 Instrument Panel Register Assembly Clips
      GTY300848Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 20
  21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 18
  22. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH 
    1. Open the cover as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 8: Locating Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel LH Bolts
      GTY301252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt <B> or <C> and screw <E>.
    3. Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
    4. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the room temperature sensor.
      Fig 9: Locating Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel LH Fasteners
      GTY301169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disengage the 7 claws and 4 clips.
    6. Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel LH.
  23. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  24. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws and 3 guides, and remove the instrument side panel LH.
      Fig 10: Locating Instrument Side Panel LH Claws And Guides
      GTY306039Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH 
    1. Disengage the 4 clips and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
      Fig 11: Locating No. 2 Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Garnish Clips
      GTY307373Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE NO. 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 6 claws and remove the No. 4 instrument panel register assembly.
      Fig 12: Locating No. 4 Instrument Panel Register Assembly Claws
      GTY305127Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 21
  28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 19
  29. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 13: Locating No. 2 Instrument Panel Under Cover Sub-Assembly Fasteners
      GTY298235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
  30. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL RH 
    1. Remove the bolt <B> or <C> and 4 screws <E>.
      Fig 14: Locating Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel RH Fasteners
      GTY301344Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 3 claws and clip and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel RH.
  31. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 
    1. Disengage the claw, 2 clips and 3 guides, and remove the instrument side panel RH.
      Fig 15: Locating Instrument Side Panel RH Fasteners
      GTY298015Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.
      Fig 16: Identifying Shift Lever Knob Sub-Assembly Component
      GTY308019Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the position indicator housing assembly.
      Fig 17: Identifying Position Indicator Housing Assembly Claws Location
      GTY298138Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE SEAT HEATER SWITCH (w/ Seat Heater System) 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws.
      Fig 18: Identifying Seat Heater Switch (W/ Seat Heater System) Claw Location
      GTY298211Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the seat heater switch.
  35. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 6 claws and remove the upper console box.
      Fig 19: Identifying Upper Console Box and Claw Location
      GTY303953Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
    2. Disengage the 10 clips.
      Fig 20: Identifying Upper Console Panel Sub-Assembly Clip Location
      GTY305306Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.
  36. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
    1. Remove the console box carpet.
  37. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect each connector.
      Fig 21: Locating Console Box Assembly Screws
      GTY300520Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts <D>, 2 screws <E> and console box assembly.
  38. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts <F> and screw <E>.
      Fig 22: Locating Front Console Box Fasteners
      GTY297721Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front console box.
  39. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 screws <E>.
      Fig 23: Identifying Lower Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel Screws and Clips Location
      GTY297832Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the lower center instrument panel finish panel.
  40. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER HOLE COVER 
    1. Using a molding remover, disengage the 12 claws and remove the No. 1 speaker hole cover.
      Fig 24: Locating No. 1 Speaker Hole Cover Claws
      GTY300890Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  41. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  42. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 43
  43. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 44
  44. REMOVE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR ECU  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  45. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  46. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect each connector.
      Fig 25: Identifying Instrument Panel Safety Pad Sub-Assembly Clamp & Pin Location
      GTY303419Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Clamp *2 Pin
    2. Remove the 2 bolts <A> and 2 nuts <F>.
    3. Disengage each clamp.
    4. Disengage the 5 pins and remove the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.