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Instrument Panel Safety Pad: Removal

  1. BOLT, SCREW AND NUT TABLE 

    HINT:

    All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabet codes in the table below.

    Fig 1: Bolt, Screw And Nut Specification Chart
    G05293619Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE SET RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY TO SHIPMENT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  4. SET STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  5. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER 
  6. REMOVE SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH MODULATOR (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  9. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and 5 clips.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the door scuff plate.
  11. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for RH side.

    Fig 2: Identifying Door Scuff Plate Claws And Clips
    G05293620Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the trim cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for RH side.

    Fig 3: Identifying Trim Cover Claws
    G05293621Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and connectors.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts.
    3. Detach the 4 clips and safety pad.
  15. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    Fig 4: Identifying No. 1 Instrument Panel Safety Pad Sub-Assembly Bolts
    G05293622Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connector.
  17. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    Fig 5: Identifying Panel Clips
    G05293623Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER 
  19. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  20. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the combination meter.
      Fig 6: Identifying Combination Meter Screws
      G05293624Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH 
    1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 claws.
    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the panel garnish.
      Fig 7: Identifying Panel Garnish Claws
      G05293625Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 clips and 4 claws.
    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the panel.

      HINT:

      Move the shift lever to N and close the receptacle door.

      Fig 8: Identifying Upper Console Panel Sub-Assembly Clips And Claws
      G05293626Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the 6 clips and remove the air conditioning control. Then disconnect the connectors.
  24. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER CENTER 
  25. SHIP MODE CONFIRMATION 
    Fig 9: Identifying Air Conditioning Control Clips
    G05293627Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o LEXUS Navigation System) 
    1. Using a screwdriver, release the 4 claws on the instrument safety pad body from inside of the registers.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 10: Releasing Claws On Instrument Safety Pad Body
      G05293628Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips and remove the safety pad garnish.
      Fig 11: Identifying Safety Pad Garnish Clips
      G05293629Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ LEXUS Navigation System) 
    1. Using a screwdriver, release the 2 claws on the instrument safety pad body from inside of the register.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 12: Releasing Claws On Instrument Safety Pad Body
      G05293630Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 clips and remove the safety pad garnish.
      Fig 13: Identifying Safety Pad Garnish Clips
      G05293631Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ LEXUS Navigation System) 
    1. Using a screwdriver, release the 2 claws on the instrument safety pad body from inside of the register.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 14: Releasing Claws On Instrument Safety Pad Body
      G05293632Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 clips and remove the panel garnish.
  29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY CENTER (w/ LEXUS Navigation System) 
    Fig 15: Identifying Panel Garnish Clips
    G05293633Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the 3 clips and 2 claws.
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the under cover.
      Fig 16: Identifying Under Cover Clips And Claws
      G05293634Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 screws.
    2. Disconnect the connectors.
      CAUTION: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
    3. Remove the glove compartment door together with the airbag assembly.
  32. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
    Fig 17: Identifying Connectors
    G05293635Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE NO. 3 BOX PANEL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 7 claws and remove the panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 18: Identifying Panel Claws
      G05293636Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 8 bolts and 4 screws.
    2. Detach the 2 clips and remove the console box.
      Fig 19: Identifying Console Box Bolts And Screws
      G05293637Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and tire pressure monitor receiver.
    2. Remove the nut, bolt and brace.
      Fig 20: Identifying Brace Bolt And Nut
      G05293638Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and brace.
      Fig 21: Identifying No. 1 Instrument Panel Brace Sub-Assembly Bolt And Nut
      G05293639Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and 2 clips. Then remove the pillar garnish.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  38. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for RH side.

    Fig 22: Identifying Pillar Garnish Claw And Clips
    G05293640Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 
    1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the panel.
  40. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Fold back the front floor carpet.
    2. Disconnect all connectors.
      Fig 23: Identifying Panel Claws
      G05293641Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 24: Identifying Instrument Panel Safety Pad Sub-Assembly Connectors
      G05293642Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 caps, 8 bolts and steering yoke bolt.
      Fig 25: Identifying Steering Yoke Bolts
      G05293643Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Detach the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel safety pad (with instrument panel reinforcement and steering column).
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