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Instrument Panel: Removal

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  1. Remove front door scuff plates.
    1. Standard cab:

      Remove the 10 screws and front door scuff plates.

    2. Access cab:

      Remove the 8 screws and front door scuff plates.

  2. Remove cowl side trims.
    1. Remove the 2 clips and cowl side trims.
  3. Remove assist grips.
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the caps.
      NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    2. Driver's side:

      Using a Torx driver, remove the 2 Torx screws and assist grip.

      Fig 1: Locating Torx Screws For Removal Of Assist Grips
      G02150579Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torx driver: T30 (Part No.09041-00030 or locally manufactured tool)

    3. Passenger's side:

      Using a Torx driver, remove the 4 Torx screws and 2 assist grips.

      Torx driver: T30 (Part No.09041-00030 or locally manufactured tool)

  4. Remove front pillar garnish.
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.
      Fig 2: Locating Clips For Removal Of Front Pillar Garnish
      G02150580Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    2. Employ the same manner described on line  a to the other side.
  5. Remove steering wheel pad. See step 1  under REMOVAL under STEERING COLUMN.
  6. Remove steering wheel. See step 2  under REMOVAL under STEERING COLUMN.
  7. Remove steering column covers. See step 3  under REMOVAL under STEERING COLUMN.
  8. Remove combination switch.
    1. Disconnect the 4 connectors, remove the 3 screws and combination switch.
  9. Remove lower finish panel.
    1. Remove the 2 screws and hood lock release lever.
      Fig 3: Locating Screws & Bolts For Removal Of Lower Finish Panel
      G02150581Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and lower finish panel.
  10. Remove switch base.
    1. Using a screwdriver, lift up the switch base and remove it.
      Fig 4: Locating Clips For Removal Of Switch Base
      G02150582Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  11. Remove No. 2 heater to register duct.
  12. Remove steering column. See step 12  under REMOVAL .
  13. Remove cluster finish panel.
      Fig 5: Locating Screws For Removal Of Cluster Finish Panel
      G02150583Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the 2 screws and cluster finish panel.
  14. Remove combination meter.
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
    2. Remove the combination meter and disconnect the 4 connectors.
  15. Remove integration control panel.
    1. Remove the 3 control knobs.
      Fig 6: Locating Knobs & Screws For Removal of Integration Control Panel
      G02150584Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 5 screws.
    3. Remove the integration control panel by pulling the portions indicated by arrows in Fig 6.
    4. Disconnect the connectors.
  16. Remove radio tuner assembly.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and radio tuner assembly.
      Fig 7: Locating Bolts For Removal Of Radio Turner Assembly
      G02150585Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. Remove heater control assembly. See step 8  under REMOVAL .
  18. Disconnect front passenger airbag assembly connector.
    NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
    1. Using a clip remover, disengage the connector clamp.
      Fig 8: Disengaging The Connector Clamp
      G02150586Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector as shown in Fig 8.
  19. Remove glove compartment door.
    1. Remove the 2 screws and glove compartment door.
      Fig 9: Locating Screws For Removal Of Glove Compartment
      G02150587Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. Remove lower No. 2 finish panel.
    1. Remove the 3 screws and lower No. 2 finish panel.
  21. Remove lower center cover.
    1. Remove the 2 clips and lower center cover.
      Fig 10: Locating Clips For Removal Of Lower Center Cover
      G02150588Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. Remove lower instrument cover.
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and screw.
      Fig 11: Locating Bolts And Screw For Removal Of Lower Instrument Cover
      G02150589Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the lower instrument cover.
      NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  23. Remove passenger airbag assembly.
    1. Remove the 2 bolts holding the front passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel.
      Fig 12: Locating Bolts For Removal Of Passenger Airbag Assembly
      G02150590Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in..lbf) 

    2. Remove the 2 bolts holding the front passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel reinforcement.

      Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing down.
    • Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly.
  24. With rear console box: Remove rear console box.
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the console box pocket.
      NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and rear console box.
  25. Remove No. 4 heater to register duct.
  26. Remove instrument panel.
    1. Remove the nut.
      Fig 13: Locating Nut For Removal Of Instrument Panel
      G02150591Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the instrument panel.
  27. Remove center heater to register duct.
  28. Remove instrument panel reinforcement.
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
      Fig 14: Locating Fasteners For Removal Of Instrument Panel Reinforcement
      G02150592Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the screw and running light relay.
    3. Remove the 3 bolts, nut and No. 1 brace.
    4. Remove the bolt, nut and No. 2 brace.
    5. Remove the 3 bolts, 4 nuts and instrument panel reinforcement.
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