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Removal [09/2019 - 08/2020]: Procedure

  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT 

    HINT: 

    All bolts and screws relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabetic code in the table below.

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  2. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2019 - 08/2020]

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    WARNING:

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

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    Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2019 - 08/2020]

    NOTE:

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

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2019 - 08/2020]

  4. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2019 - ]

  5. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [02/2017 - 08/2020]

  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  7. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claws and guides to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2)
  9. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claw to disconnect the glove compartment door stopper sub-assembly.
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    2. Disengage the stoppers and pull out the glove compartment door assembly until it is level.
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      *a Stopper Portion
      Push
    3. Disengage the hinges to remove the glove compartment door assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY742798Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  10. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claw to remove the glove compartment door stopper sub-assembly.
      GTY754042Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 5 screws <D>.
      GTY745780Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Disengage the clips and claws to remove the No. 2 instrument panel lower finish panel as shown in the illustration.
    3. Disconnect the connector.
  12. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
    1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH from the area shown in the illustration.
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  13. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH END PANEL LH 
    1. Using a molding remover A, disengage the clips and guides to remove the instrument panel finish end panel LH as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2)
  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH END PANEL RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 
    1. Using a molding remover A, disengage the clips and guides to remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2)
    2. w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch:
      1. Disconnect the connector.
  17. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 
    1. Pull up the front pillar garnish assembly LH to disengage the clips as shown in the illustration.
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      Pull up
    2. Push the release lever and separate the front pillar garnish clips from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
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      *a Release Lever
      Push
      NOTE:

      If the front pillar garnish clip has significant damage, replace it with a new one.

    3. When the front pillar garnish clip cannot be removed using your fingers:
      1. While pressing the part shown in the illustration with your finger, move the front pillar garnish clip in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.
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        Lift in this Direction
      2. While pulling the front pillar garnish clip in the direction indicated by the arrow, push the part shown in the illustration with the end of a screwdriver and remove the front pillar garnish clip.
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        Remove in this Direction
        NOTE:

        If the front pillar garnish clip has significant damage, replace it with a new one.

    4. Disengage the guides to remove the front pillar garnish LH as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction
    5. Remove the front pillar garnish clip.
    6. Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.
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      *a Protective Cover
      Adhesive Tape
      1. Completely cover the curtain shield airbag assembly with a cloth or nylon sheet and secure the ends of the cover with adhesive tape as shown in the illustration.
        NOTE:

        Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish LH is removed.

  19. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the clips, claws and guides to remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2)
    2. Disconnect the connector.
  21. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly side.

  22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the clips to remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction
    2. w/ Switch:
      1. Disconnect each connector.
  23. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claws to separate the meter hood spacer as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction
    2. Remove the 2 clips.
      GTY753487Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    3. Disengage the clips and guides to remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly as shown in the illustration.
  24. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the clips to remove the No. 2 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction
  25. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  26. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claw and guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction
  27. REMOVE FUSE BOX OPENING COVER 
    1. Remove the screw <D>.
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      Remove in this Direction
    2. Disengage the clips to remove the fuse box opening cover as shown in the illustration.
    3. Disconnect each connector.
  28. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WITH DOOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH LOWER CENTER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the clips to remove the instrument cluster finish lower center panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction
    2. Disconnect the connector.
  30. REMOVE STARTER SWITCH BEZEL (w/ Smart Key System) 
    1. Disengage the clips to remove the starter switch bezel as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction
    2. Disconnect the connector.
  31. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws <D>.
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      Remove in this Direction
    2. Disengage the claws and guides to remove the instrument panel center register assembly as shown in the illustration.
  32. REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  33. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts <A>.
      GTY909379Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Disengage the clips and guides to remove the No. 1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
  34. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claws to remove the No. 2 heater to register duct sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction
  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 clips.
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      *A for TMC Made - -
      *a Slider *b Airbag Bolt
      *c Ground Bolt A *d Ground Bolt B
    2. for TMC Made:
      1. Remove the ground bolt B as shown in the illustration.
    3. Remove the 8 bolts and ground bolt A as shown in the illustration.
    4. Slide the slider to disconnect the airbag connector.
    5. Disconnect each connector.
    6. Disengage each clamp.
    7. Disengage the guides to remove the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
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