Navigation Antenna: Removal

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REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
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.
NOTE:
- After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting the cable some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the instrument panel safety pad (see REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NAVIGATION ANTENNA ASSEMBLY (for DVD)
1. Detach the 4 clamps.
2. Remove the 2 screws and antenna.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Antenna Screws (DVD)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE NAVIGATION ANTENNA ASSEMBLY (for HDD)
1. Detach the 2 clamps.
2. Remove the 2 screws and antenna.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Antenna Screws (HDD)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002