Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

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 [12/2012 - ]
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2012 - 10/2015] Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2016] Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - ]
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - 10/2015] Refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - ]
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - 08/2016] Refer to REMOVAL [08/2016 - ]

REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the connectors.

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REMOVE MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU (MAIN BODY ECU)

NOTE:

If the multiplex network body ECU (main body ECU) is replaced, replace it with a new one.

Press the claw of the junction block as shown in the illustration to release the lock.

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*1	Multiplex Network Body ECU (Main Body ECU)
*2	Claw of Junction Block
*3	Protective Tape

With the junction block lock released, insert a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape horizontally between the multiplex network body ECU (main body ECU) and junction block.
NOTE:
Use a screwdriver with a diameter of between 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) and 6.3 mm (0.248 in.) and a length of approximately 90 mm (3.54 in.).

Using the screwdriver, carefully raise the multiplex network body ECU (main body ECU) up to the position where the connector becomes disengaged.

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*1	Protective Tape

NOTE:

Do not insert the screwdriver opening between the junction block and the connector of the multiplex network body ECU (main body ECU).
Do not twist the screwdriver to raise the multiplex network body ECU (main body ECU).

Raise the multiplex network body ECU (main body ECU) as shown by the arrow (1), and then pull it out as shown by the arrow (2) in the illustration.

NOTE:

Do not touch the ECU connector.