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Removal [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - 10/2015] Refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - ] )

  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  3. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  4. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  6. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  7. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  8. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - ] )

  9. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37

  10. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 46

  11. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 30 Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 30

  12. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 34 Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 34

  13. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX MOUNTING BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20

  14. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35 Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35

  15. REMOVE AIRBAG ECU ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check that the engine switch is off.
    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      WARNING:

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

    3. Turn back the carpet.
    4. Disconnect the connectors from the airbag ECU assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY383014Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

    5. Remove the 3 bolts and airbag ECU assembly.
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