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Removal [10/2013 - ]

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  1. PRECAUTION 

    Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2013 - ] 

    NOTE:

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal notices before proceeding with work. Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2013 - ] .

  2. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ]

  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 3
  4. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 7
  5. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 8
  6. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 9
  7. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] 

  8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 18 clips and 2 guides.
      Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Assembly Clips & Guides
      GTY378355Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  See step  4
  10. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  See step  5
  11. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
    1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip LH
      GTY378353Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 
    1. Using a molding remover, disengage the 2 claws and clip as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Identifying Instrument Side Panel LH Claws & Clip
      GTY378354Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 4: Identifying Instrument Side Panel LH Guides
      GTY378358Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
      Fig 5: Identifying Hood Lock Control Lever Sub-Assembly Claws & Guides
      GTY378352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt <B> and screw <D>.
      Fig 6: Identifying Lower No. 1 Instrument Panel Sub-Assembly Bolt & Screw
      GTY378351Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 8 clips and 5 claws.
      Fig 7: Identifying Lower No. 1 Instrument Panel Sub-Assembly Clips & Claws
      GTY378350Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel sub-assembly.
  15. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 8 clips and remove the No. 1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly.
      Fig 8: Identifying No. 1 Instrument Panel Garnish Sub-Assembly Clips
      GTY378349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. DISCONNECT NO. 1 INTERIOR ILLUMINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Illumination)  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 10
  17. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Illumination) 
    1. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the No. 1 instrument panel stay sub-assembly.
  18. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.
      Fig 9: Identifying No. 1 Instrument Panel Register Assembly Clips & Guides
      GTY378334Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (w/o Illumination) 
    1. Disengage the 3 clips and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
      Fig 10: Identifying No. 1 Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Garnish Clips
      GTY378335Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (w/ Illumination) 
    1. Disengage the 3 clips.
      Fig 11: Identifying No. 1 Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Garnish Clips
      GTY378335Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the clamp and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
  21. REMOVE NO. 1 INTERIOR ILLUMINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Illumination)  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 14
  22. REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Radio and Display Type)  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 3
  23. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Navigation Receiver Type)  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 6
  24. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 9
  25. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  See step  7
  26. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  27. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  28. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
    1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.
      Fig 12: Identifying Front Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip RH
      GTY378337Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  30. REMOVE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE GARNISH 
    1. Pull the No. 1 defroster nozzle garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) to disengage the 10 clips.
      Fig 13: Identifying No. 1 Defroster Nozzle Garnish Removal Direction, Clips & Guides
      GTY374826Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Pull the No. 1 defroster nozzle garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) to disengage the 10 guides.
    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 1 defroster nozzle garnish.
  31. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 6
  32. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (except 8 Speakers)  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 7
  33. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides.
      Fig 14: Identifying No. 2 Instrument Panel Under Cover Sub-Assembly Claws & Guides
      GTY378331Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
  34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 
    1. Using a molding remover, disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 15: Identifying Instrument Side Panel RH Claws
      GTY378330Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 16: Identifying Instrument Side Panel RH Guides
      GTY378332Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT PLATE 
    1. Disengage the 4 clips and remove the glove compartment plate.
      Fig 17: Identifying Glove Compartment Plate Clips
      GTY383982Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 10
  37. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
      Fig 18: Identifying Protective Tape Area
      GTY378405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Remove the 5 screws <D>.
      Fig 19: Identifying Lower Instrument Panel Sub-Assembly Screws
      GTY378404Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 20: Identifying Lower Instrument Panel Sub-Assembly Claws
      GTY378403Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect each connector and disengage the clamp.
      Fig 21: Identifying Lower Instrument Panel Sub-Assembly Connectors
      GTY378396Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disconnect the glove box light as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 22: Disconnecting Glove Box Light
      GTY378390Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. REMOVE GLASS BREAKAGE SENSOR ECU (w/ Glass Breakage Sensor)  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 3
  39. REMOVE REMOTE ENGINE STARTER ECU WITH BRACKET (w/ Remote Engine Starter System)  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 3
  40. REMOVE GLASS BREAKAGE SENSOR ECU WITH REMOTE ENGINE STARTER ECU (for Glass Breakage Sensor with Remote Engine Starter System)  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 4
  41. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws <D>.
      Fig 23: Identifying No. 2 Instrument Panel Garnish Sub-Assembly Screws
      GTY378388Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 14 clips and remove the No. 2 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 24: Identifying No. 2 Instrument Panel Garnish Sub-Assembly Clips
      GTY378389Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  42. REMOVE NO. 1 INTERIOR ILLUMINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Illumination)  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 21
  43. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Illumination) 
    1. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the instrument panel stay sub-assembly.
      Fig 25: Identifying Instrument Panel Stay Sub-Assembly & Clips
      GTY449002Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  44. REMOVE NO. 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides and remove the No. 4 instrument panel register assembly.
      Fig 26: Identifying No. 4 Instrument Panel Register Assembly Clips & Guides
      GTY378387Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  45. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH 
    1. Disengage the 9 clips.
      Fig 27: Identifying No. 2 Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Garnish Clips
      GTY378385Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
  46. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX 
    1. Remove the screw <D>.
      Fig 28: Identifying Front Console Box Screw
      GTY378367Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 clips and 4 guides and remove the front console box as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 29: Identifying Front Console Box Clips & Guides
      GTY378368Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  47. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE  . Refer to REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] - Step 3
  48. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect each connector.
      Fig 30: Identifying Instrument Panel Safety Pad Sub-Assembly, Room Temperature Sensor Connector, Claws & Clamps
      GTY379144Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Room Temperature Sensor - -
    2. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the room temperature sensor.
    3. Disengage each clamp.
    4. Remove the 2 instrument panel passenger airbag assembly bolts <A>.
      Fig 31: Identifying Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag Assembly Bolts, Nut & Clips
      GTY368964Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag Assembly Bolt <A> *b Bolt <B>
      *c Bolt <C> *d Nut <E>
      *e Clip - -
    5. Remove the 4 bolts <B>, bolt <C> and nut <E>.
    6. Remove the 2 clips.
    7. Disengage the 5 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 32: Identifying Instrument Panel Safety Pad Sub-Assembly Guides
      GTY378364Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
      • Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.