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Removal [09/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2022 - ] 
  2. SECURE VEHICLE 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
  3. STEERING WHEEL POSITION 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
  4. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER ASSEMBLY (for M20A-FXS) 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

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    1. for M20A-FXS:

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

    2. for 2ZR-FXE:

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  6. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ] 

  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1141093Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
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      *a Rib - -
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction
      1. Insert a moulding remover as shown in the illustration.
      2. Move the moulding remover until it contacts the rib.
      3. Disengage the 6 clips as shown in the illustration to remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
  8. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
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      Remove in this Direction - -
      1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
      2. Disengage the 8 clips and claw as shown in the illustration to remove the center instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
  9. REMOVE CENTER UPPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
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      Remove in this Direction - -
      1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
      2. Disengage the 9 clips as shown in the illustration to remove the center upper instrument cluster finish panel.
  10. REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
  11. REMOVE COMBINATION METER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  12. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
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  13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 
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      Remove in this Direction - -
  14. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    The illustration shown is an example only. The illustration may differ from the actual parts according to the model.

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      *A w/o Knee Airbag *B w/ Knee Airbag
      Remove in this Direction - -
  15. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Knee Airbag) 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
  16. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    The illustration shown is an example only. The illustration may differ from the actual parts according to the model.

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      Remove in this Direction - -
  17. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
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      Remove in this Direction - -
  18. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    The illustration shown is an example only. The illustration may differ from the actual parts according to the model.

    1. GTY1147859Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  19. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
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  20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 
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      Remove in this Direction - -
  21. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    The illustration shown is an example only. The illustration may differ from the actual parts according to the model.

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    2. GTY1149483Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 
    1. Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  23. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH 
    1. Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  24. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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      *A w/ Illumination - -
      Remove in this Direction - -
  25. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY 
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      *a Push Mark Location - -
      Remove in this Direction - -
      1. Disengage the claw to disconnect the glove compartment door stopper sub-assembly.
      2. Push the push mark locations (A) and (B) in the directions of the arrows shown in the illustration and pull the glove compartment door assembly until the 2 stoppers are released.
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      Remove in this Direction - -
      1. Open the glove compartment door assembly to approximately 52° from its closed position. Pull it horizontally in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 hinges and remove the glove compartment door assembly.
        NOTE:

        Pulling the glove compartment door assembly upward when removing it will cause the hinges to deform. Be sure to pull out the glove compartment door assembly horizontally.

  26. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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      Remove in this Direction - -
  27. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
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      Remove in this Direction - -
  28. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL COVER 
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      Remove in this Direction - -
  29. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
  30. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL 
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      Remove in this Direction - -
  31. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
    1. Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
  32. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL 
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      Remove in this Direction - -
  33. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Use the same procedure as for the LH side and RH side.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  34. REMOVE NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL LOWER COVER 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
  35. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL LOWER COVER 
    1. Use the same procedure as for the No. 3 steering wheel lower cover.
  36. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
  37. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
  38. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
  39. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
  40. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
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      1. Remove the 2 clips.
      2. Disengage the 2 clamps.
      3. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
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      *A w/ Telematics Transceiver - -
      1. Disengage the 5 clamps.
      2. w/ Telematics Transceiver:

        1. Disconnect the connector.

      3. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor.
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      *A for Type A *B for Type B
      1. Disengage the 2 clamps.
      2. Disconnect each airbag connector.

        HINT: 

        Refer to How to Connect or Disconnect Airbag Connector.

        Refer to HOW TO CONNECT OR DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR [12/2022 - ]

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      1. Remove the bolt <D> and disengage the guide.
      2. Remove the 2 bolts <A>, bolt <B>, 2 screws <C> and nut <F>.
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      Remove in this Direction - -
      1. Disengage the 5 guides and 2 clamps as shown in the illustration to remove the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
        NOTE:
        • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
        • Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.
  41. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the glove compartment door stopper sub-assembly is necessary.

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