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Lower Instrument Panel: Removal: Removal

  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT 

    HINT: 

    All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabet codes in the table below.

    Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Bolt, Screw, & Nut Table
    GTY242496Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work. Refer to PRECAUTION .

  3. 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.

  4. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the upper instrument panel. Refer to REMOVAL .
  5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  6. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  7. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  8. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  9. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  10. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.
      Fig 2: Removing Shift Lever Knob
      GTY242471Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH 
    1. Place protective tape shown as the in illustration.
      Fig 3: Removing No. 1 Console Upper Panel Garnish
      GTY242472Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips and upper panel garnish.
  12. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH 
    1. Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 4: Removing No. 2 Console Upper Panel Garnish
      GTY220452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips and remove the upper panel garnish.
  13. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and 4 claws, and then remove the floor shift position indicator housing.
      Fig 5: Identifying Floor Shift Position Indicator Housing Clips
      GTY242473Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connector.
  14. REMOVE SWITCH BASE 
    1. Detach the 2 clips and 2 claws.
      Fig 6: Locating Switch Base Clips & Claws
      GTY242535Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the switch base.
  15. REMOVE CONSOLE CUP HOLDER BOX 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
      Fig 7: Removing/Installing Console Cup Holder Box Screws
      GTY239743Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the 2 clips and remove the cup holder box.
  16. REMOVE UPPER REAR CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.
      Fig 8: Locating Upper Rear Console Panel Clips
      GTY242423Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the upper rear console panel.
  17. REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 6 claws and remove the console rear end panel.
      Fig 9: Locating Console Rear End Panel Claws
      GTY214015Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. for AC Power Supply: 
      1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and 2 clips, and then remove the console rear end panel.
        Fig 10: Locating Console Rear End Panel Claws (w/ AC Power Supply)
        GTY242424Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT: 

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      2. Disconnect the connectors and detach the wire harness clamp.
        Fig 11: Locating Connectors And Wire Harness Clamp
        GTY242425Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER INNER RH 
    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel bracket cover.
      Fig 12: Locating No. 1 Instrument Panel Bracket Cover RH Claws
      GTY228566Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER INNER LH 
    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel bracket cover.
      Fig 13: Locating No. 1 Instrument Panel Bracket Cover LH Claws
      GTY228481Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
    1. Remove the console box carpet.
      Fig 14: Removing/Installing Console Box Carpet
      GTY220840Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and detach the wire harness clamp.
      Fig 15: Identifying Rear Console Box Wire Harness Clamp
      GTY242474Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 screws and rear console box.
      Fig 16: Locating Rear Console Box Screws
      GTY220693Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 17: Locating No. 1 Instrument Panel Under Cover Claws & Guides
    GTY340319Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Detach the 2 claws and 2 guides and remove the cover.
  23. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 
    Fig 18: Removing/Installing Lower Instrument Finish Panel Screws
    GTY330602Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 claws and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  24. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE INSIDE LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  25. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE INSIDE RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  26. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  27. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  28. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the 3 claws and remove the instrument panel under cover.
      Fig 19: Removing/Installing No. 2 Instrument Panel Under Cover Sub-Assembly
      GTY239764Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.
      Fig 20: Removing/Installing No. 1 Switch Hole Base
      GTY212972Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the switch hole base.
  30. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX 
    1. Remove the screw.
      Fig 21: Removing/Installing Instrument Panel Box
      GTY228867Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 6 clips and remove the instrument panel box.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  31. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
      Fig 22: Removing Power Steering ECU Assembly
      GTY235943Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be sure to release the lock of the connector as shown in the illustration.

    2. Remove the 3 nuts and ECU.
  32. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the 3 claws and remove the hood lock control lever.
      Fig 23: Removing/Installing Hood Lock Control Lever Sub-Assembly
      GTY234041Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 screws and 2 clips.
      Fig 24: Removing Lower Instrument Panel
      GTY224498Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the claws and remove the DLC3.
    3. for Automatic Air Conditioning System: 

      Disconnect the connector and remove the cooler thermistor hose.

    4. w/ Smart Key System: 

      Disconnect the connector.

    5. Disconnect the connectors, detach the clamps and remove the lower instrument panel.
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