Removal [06/2020 - 12/2021]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
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.
- Do not remove the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) except when replacing it.
- When removing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), always replace it with a new one.
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2020 - 12/2021]
- REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX ASSEMBLY WITH MAIN BODY ECU
- w/ Outer Rear View Mirror Foot light:
- w/o Outer Rear View Mirror Foot light:
- Using a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the claw and disconnect the 2 lever connectors.
*a Lever Connector Rotate in this Direction Protective Tape - Detach the wire harness clamp.
- Disconnect the 3 connectors.
- Disconnect the 5 connectors.
- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Detach the claw and disconnect the power distribution box assembly with main body ECU.
- Detach the claw and remove the power distribution box assembly with main body ECU from the connector holder.
- Using a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the claw and disconnect the 2 lever connectors.
*a Lever Connector - - Rotate in this Direction Protective Tape - Disconnect the connector.
- Detach the wire harness clamp and remove the power distribution box assembly with main body ECU.
- REMOVE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU)
- Detach the claw and remove the junction block bracket from the power distribution box assembly with main body ECU.
- Press the lock of the power distribution box assembly and release the lock of the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) as shown in the illustration.
*a Power Distribution Box Assembly *b Main Body ECU (Multiplex Network Body ECU) Movement Direction Power Distribution Box Assembly Lock - While pressing the lock, horizontally insert a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape between the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) and power distribution box assembly.NOTE:
Use a screwdriver with a diameter between 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) and 6.3 mm (0.248 in.) and a length of approximately 90 mm (3.54 in.).
Horizontally Insert a Thin-bladed Screwdriver Protective Tape - When the thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape is inserted, the internal connector lock is released.
*a Internal Connector Insert a Thin-bladed Screwdriver in this Direction Released in this Direction Protective Tape NOTE:- Do not twist the screwdriver to raise the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU).
- Do not excessively insert the screwdriver. Otherwise, the internal connector terminals may become deformed or damaged.
- Replace the power distribution box assembly when the connector terminal, the locking section, or the case is damaged or deformed.
- Hold the rib of the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU).
- While rotating the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), completely release the lock.
Rotate in this Direction - Remove the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) from the power distribution box assembly.
Remove in this Direction
- Detach the claw and remove the junction block bracket from the power distribution box assembly with main body ECU.