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Removal [10/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 

    Refer to PRECAUTION [03/2017 - ] 

    NOTE:

    After turning the engine 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.

  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2020 - ]

  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  5. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [10/2020 - 08/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [08/2022 - ]

  6. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [10/2020 - 08/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [08/2022 - ]

  7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  8. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  9. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [03/2020 - ] 

  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [10/2020 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [08/2021 - ]

  11. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [10/2020 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [08/2021 - ]

  12. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
    1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
  13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2020 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [08/2021 - ]

  14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 
    1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
      GTY1015643Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.
      GTY752260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
      NOTE:

      To prevent damage to the instrument side panel LH, do not insert the moulding remover in a position other than shown in the illustration.

    3. Disengage the 3 guides to remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY755828Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  15. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws <C>.
      GTY741786Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration.
      GTY766191Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    3. Disengage the guide as shown in the illustration.
      GTY755442Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    4. Disconnect the connector.
    5. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3 connector.
      GTY746884Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Disengage the 2 clamps to remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
  16. REMOVE NO. 2 METER HOOD CLUSTER 
    1. Disengage the 3 clips to remove the No. 2 meter hood cluster as shown in the illustration.
      GTY759461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
  17. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
      GTY746888Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 6 clips as shown in the illustration.
      GTY742348Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Disengage the clamp.
    3. Disconnect each connector to remove the No. 1 instrument panel sub-assembly.
  19. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 clips.
      GTY1016143Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
      GTY1015780Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    3. Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
      GTY1015213Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    4. Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
      GTY1015229Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    5. Disconnect the connector to remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
  21. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  22. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 clips to remove the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY1016554Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    2. w/ Smart Key System:
      1. Disconnect the connector.
  23. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 8 clips in the order shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: No. 3 Instrument Panel Register Assembly Clip Disengagement Sequence (1 Of 2)
      GTY1016067Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction
    2. Disengage the 3 clips in the order shown in the illustration to remove the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly.
      Fig 2: No. 3 Instrument Panel Register Assembly Clip Disengagement Sequence (2 Of 2)
      GTY1015473Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction
    3. w/ Illumination:
      1. Disconnect the connector.
  24. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  25. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 7 Inch Display) 
    1. Disengage the 7 clips and 4 claws to remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY1015057Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  26. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 9 Inch Display) 
    1. Disengage the 3 clips to remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY1016189Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  27. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 clips in the order shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Center Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Assembly Clip Disengagement Sequence (1 Of 2)
      GTY1015971Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction
    2. Disengage the 4 clips and 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 4: Center Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Assembly Clip Disengagement Sequence (2 Of 2)
      GTY1015352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction
    3. Disconnect each connector to remove the center instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
  28. REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for 7 Inch Display) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  29. REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for 9 Inch Display) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  31. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  32. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  33. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 
    1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
      GTY766623Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.
      GTY741465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
      NOTE:

      To prevent damage to the instrument side panel RH, do not insert the moulding remover in a position other than shown in the illustration.

    3. Disengage the 3 guides to remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY744038Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  35. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.
      GTY745801Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
      GTY755434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    3. Disengage the clamp.
    4. Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
  36. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  37. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 5 screws <C>.
      GTY746898Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.
      GTY759456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    3. Disconnect the connector to remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.
  38. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL 
    1. Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
      GTY763287Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel as shown in the illustration.
      GTY765526Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  39. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  40. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL 
    1. Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
      GTY741788Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel as shown in the illustration.
      GTY747681Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  41. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  42. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 4 clips to remove the No. 1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY771225Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
  43. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 clips and 2 claws to remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY756021Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
  44. DISCONNECT NO. 5 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  45. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor as shown in the illustration.
      GTY759063Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Disconnect each connector.
      GTY1015406Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A w/ Headup Display *B w/ Navigation System
      *C w/ Manual (SOS) Switch - -
    3. Disengage each clamp.
    4. Remove the 2 clips.
      GTY1016157Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Bolt <A> *b Bolt <B>
      *c Clip *d Nut <E>
    5. Remove the 4 bolts <B>, 2 bolts <A> and nut <E>.
    6. Disengage the 4 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY1014955Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
      • Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.
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