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Removal [07/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [07/2022 - ] 

  2. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [07/2020 - ]

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Detach the guide (3) and clips (1) in the order as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Front Door Scuff Plate LH Detachment Sequence [07/2020 - ]
      GTY856878Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hands Here
      Order of Removal
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Remove the front door scuff plate LH (2).

      HINT: 

      If necessary, remove the clips (1) from the floor panel (2) and attach to the front door scuff plate LH.

      GTY892891Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Pull the hood lock release lever protector (1) towards the rear.
      GTY859115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the locking wedge (2).
    3. Remove the hood lock release lever protector (1).
    4. Loosen T20 screw (1).
      GTY892799Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Detach the clips (3) to remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH (2).
  6. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH 
    1. Detach the clips (2) to remove the cowl side trim board RH (1).
      GTY892802Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL 
    1. Separate the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH (1) from the area of the No. 2 instrument side panel (2).
      GTY895342Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.
    3. Using a molding remover A, detach the clips (3).
    4. Detach the guide (4) to remove the No. 2 instrument side panel (2).
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 side.

    1. Separate the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH from the area of the No. 1 instrument side panel.
    2. Apply protective tape.
    3. Using a molding remover A, detach the clips.
    4. Detach the guide to remove the No. 1 instrument side panel.
    5. w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch:
      1. Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
        GTY893443Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the clips (2) to remove the instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly (1).
      GTY893441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1).
      GTY938354Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly (2).
  11. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen T20 screw (1) on the No. 1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly (2).
      GTY892839Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Loosen T20 screw (1).
      GTY1156620Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Detach the clips (3) to remove the No. 1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly (2).
    4. Pull the No. 1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly (2) from the instrument panel safety pad assembly slightly forward.
    5. Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1).
      GTY893481Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the No. 1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly (2).
  12. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the glove compartment door lock cylinder assembly is necessary.

    1. Apply protective tape to the glove compartment door assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY867870Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Wooden Block
      Protective Tape
      Apply Pressure in this Direction
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Insert a screwdriver with its blade wrapped in protective tape into the gap between the opener (1) and the glove compartment door assembly.
    3. Using a wooden block as a fulcrum, apply pressure in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to break the opener (1) and remove it.
      NOTE:

      Make sure the glove compartment door assembly is not damaged in the process.

    4. Unclip the housing (1) with a flat screwdriver in the marked areas and remove.
      GTY839004Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the operating lever (1) in the direction of the arrow.
      GTY848798Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    6. Detach retaining lugs (1) and remove the glove compartment door lock cylinder assembly (2) in direction of arrow.
      GTY854310Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  13. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Open the glove compartment door assembly (1).
      GTY893480Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Loosen T20 screws (2).
    3. Pull the glove compartment door assembly (1) out slightly and unlock and disconnect the plug connection (2).
      GTY893447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Detach the clips (3) of the wiring harness.
    5. w/ Glove Box Light:
      1. Unlock and disconnect plug connection (2).
        GTY893438Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Detach the clip (3) of the wiring harness.
    6. Remove the glove compartment door assembly (1).
  14. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen T20 screws (1) on the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly (2).
      GTY938352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the clips (2) and guides (3) to remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly (1).
      GTY939229Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen T20 screws (1) on the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly (2).
      GTY893437Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the clips (2) and guides (3).
      GTY897433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Pull the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly (1) slightly forward.
    4. Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1).
      GTY893432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly (2).
  16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 
    WARNING:
    • Airbag unit.

      Danger! Life-threatening injuries!

      • Before performing any work on the airbag, always disconnect the battery earth lead from the battery.
      • All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
      • Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
      • For additional information see:

        Refer to PRECAUTION [03/2019 - ]

    1. Remove the front pillar garnish cover LH (1) and loosen T25 screw below it.
      GTY870986Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Pull up
    2. Pull up the front pillar garnish LH (2) to detach the clips (3).
    3. Detach the guides (1) to remove the front pillar garnish LH (2) in the direction of the arrow.
      GTY886178Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    4. Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.
      GTY891462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *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.

  17. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH CENTER UPPER PANEL 
    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.
      GTY875849Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Using a molding remover A, detach the clips (2) to remove the instrument cluster finish center upper panel (1).
  19. REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (w/ Front Center Speaker) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  20. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (w/ Front Center Speaker) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  21. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  22. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Remove the steering column cover (1).
      GTY897429Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH END PANEL (w/ Headup Display) 
    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.
      GTY902303Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Using a molding remover A, detach the clips (2), clips (1) and guide (4) to remove the instrument cluster finish end panel (3).
  24. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Instrument panel passenger airbag assembly for Single Type:
      1. Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) and detach the clip (2).
        GTY899125Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Instrument panel passenger airbag assembly for Dual Type:
      1. Unlock and disconnect the plug connections (1) and detach the clips (2).
        GTY899129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Detach the clips (1) and clips (2) of wiring harness.
      GTY899124Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.
      GTY869506Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    5. Loosen T20 screws (3).
      GTY895804Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape - -
    6. Detach the guides (2) to remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly (1).
  25. REMOVE AIRBAG CUT OFF SWITCH CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch) 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the instrument side panel is necessary.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  26. REMOVE NO. 1 LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly is necessary.

    See step  2

  27. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER SWITCH KNOB 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the No. 1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly is necessary.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  28. REMOVE PUSH START SWITCH 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the No. 1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly is necessary.

  29. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

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

    1. Remove the locking pin (1) in the direction of the arrow.
      GTY930045Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Open the glove compartment door assembly slightly.
      GTY899330Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Turn in this Direction
    3. Turn the glove compartment door stopper sub-assembly (1) clockwise approximately 90° and remove it.
  30. REMOVE HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly is necessary.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  31. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the No. 1 side defroster nozzle is necessary.

    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.
      GTY889225Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Using a molding remover A, detach the claws (1).
    3. Detach the guide (3) to remove the No. 2 side defroster nozzle (2).
  32. REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 side.

  33. REMOVE GLOVE BOX LIGHT (w/ Glove Box Light) 

    HINT: 

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PATCH 

    HINT: 

    • Perform this procedure only when replacement of the instrument panel patch is necessary.
    • Use the same procedures for the opposite side.
    1. Detach the claws (1) to remove the instrument panel patch (2).
      GTY925947Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE OUTSIDE LH 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front door scuff plate outside LH is necessary.

    1. Using a molding remover B, detach the clips (1) to remove the front door scuff plate outside LH (2).
      GTY938353Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      If necessary, remove the clips (1) remaining in the body and mount them on the front door scuff plate outside LH (2).

      GTY893436Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE OUTSIDE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.