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Removal [12/2021 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW, NUT AND CLIP 

    HINT: 

    All bolts, screws and clips 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 
    WARNING:
    GTY868875Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2020 - 10/2022]

    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [06/2020 - 10/2022]

  3. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - 10/2022]

    WARNING:
    GTY581108Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
  5. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - ] 

  6. REMOVE CENTER UPPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Using moulding remover B, detach the clip.
      GTY1011578Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. GTY1011043Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction

      Using moulding remover B, detach the clip as shown in the illustration and remove the center upper instrument cluster finish panel.

  7. REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH 
    1. Detach the clip and guide and remove the instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
      GTY909141Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and detach the claw and guide as shown in the illustration.
      GTY843508Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Pull towards the rear of the vehicle to detach the clip and remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
      GTY859931Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  10. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  11. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  12. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 
    1. GTY1010721Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hands Here
      Remove in this Direction

      Place both hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the clip and remove the lower center instrument panel finish panel.

    2. Disconnect each connector.
  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23

  14. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 
    1. Remove the cap nut.
      GTY1009428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the clip and guide and remove the cowl side trim board LH.
      GTY1009552Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  15. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 screws <A>.
      GTY1008934Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Screw <A>
    2. Detach the claw and guide and lower the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration.
      GTY1009384Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    3. w/ Foot Light:
      1. Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.
        GTY887950Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Detach the claw and remove the DLC3.
    4. w/o Foot Light:
      1. Detach the claw and remove the DLC3.
        GTY858673Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT: 

        Even if there is no foot light, if there is a connector, disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.

    5. Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
      GTY1010081Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
    1. GTY887919Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH from the area shown in the illustration.

  17. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 
    1. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the clip.
      GTY1011546Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the instrument side panel LH.
      GTY1010518Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  18. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the claw in the direction (1) indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.
      GTY1009468Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2)
    2. Detach the guide in the direction (2) indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration and remove the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
  19. REMOVE FUSE BOX OPENING COVER 
    1. Remove the bolt <B>.
      GTY1009761Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt <B>
    2. Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the clip.
      GTY1009261Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    3. Disconnect each connector.
      GTY1009679Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for 7 Switch Type *B for 6 Switch Type
      *C for 3 Switch Type - -
    4. Detach the clamp and remove the fuse box opening cover.
  20. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the clip and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly.
      GTY897535Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Disconnect the connector.
  21. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  22. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29

  23. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER HOLE COVER 
    1. Lift up the part in the removal direction shown in the illustration to detach the clip.
      GTY892847Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the No. 1 speaker hole cover.
      GTY910153Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  24. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  25. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
    1. GTY888093Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH from the area shown in the illustration.

  26. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23

  27. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH 
    1. Remove the cap nut.
      GTY943882Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the clip and guide and remove the cowl side trim board RH.
      GTY902358Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  28. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the claw and lower the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration.
      GTY941637Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. w/ Foot light:

      Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.

      GTY887976Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      GTY858671Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Even if there is no foot light, if there is a connector, disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.

    3. Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
      GTY917361Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  29. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the claw and remove the glove compartment door stopper sub-assembly.
      GTY852151Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Glove Compartment Door Stopper Sub-assembly
      *a Stopper
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Slightly bend the stoppers (A) and (B) in the directions indicated by the arrows in the illustration and open the glove compartment door assembly until the stoppers are released.
    3. Assembly position the glove compartment door assembly, pull it horizontally in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the hinge and remove the glove compartment door assembly.
      GTY852215Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Closed Position
      *b Assembly Position
      Remove in this Direction
      NOTE:

      Pulling the glove compartment door assembly upward to remove it causes the hinges to deform. Be sure to pull out the glove compartment door assembly horizontally.

  30. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 3 screws <A> and 2 bolts <B>.
      GTY847325Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt <B>
      Screw <A>
    2. Detach the clip and remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel.
      GTY842788Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  31. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH 
    1. Place your hand in the gap, and then, while pulling in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration, detach the clip in the order shown in the illustration and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
      GTY864219Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
  32. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 
    1. Place your hand at the position shown in the illustration and pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the clip.
      GTY861606Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the instrument side panel RH.
      GTY876808Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  33. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29

  34. REMOVE NO. 2 SPEAKER HOLE COVER 
    1. Lift up the part in the removal direction shown in the illustration to detach the clip.
      GTY933735Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the guide and remove the No. 2 speaker hole cover.
      GTY885848Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  35. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the other side.

  36. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL HOLE COVER (w/ Headup Display) 
    1. Using moulding remover A, detach the claw and guide as shwon in the illustration.
      GTY1011228Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Detach the guide and remove the instrument panel hole cover as shown in the illustration.
      GTY1010416Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  37. REMOVE HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  38. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect airbag connector.

      HINT: 

      Refer to How to Connect or Disconnect Airbag Connector: Refer to HOW TO CONNECT OR DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR [06/2020 - ]

    2. Disconnect the connector and detach the claw.
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    3. Remove the 2 bolts <C>.
      GTY926794Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt <C>
    4. Disconnect each connector.
      GTY935284Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A w/ Navigation System
      *B w/ Navigation System or w/ Telematics Transceiver
    5. w/ Interior Illumination:

      Disconnect the connector.

      GTY887956Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the 2 nuts and steering column assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.
      GTY887955Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Detach the claw and remove the cooler thermistor (room temperature sensor).
      GTY888147Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Detach the clamp.
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      Bolt <B> Nut <E>
      Clip <D> - -
    9. Remove the 2 clips <D>.
    10. Remove the 5 bolts <B> and nut <E>.
    11. Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration and detach the guide and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly.
      GTY906633Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
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