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Instrument Panel: Removal

CAUTION: Work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned into the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery. The SRS is equipped with a back-up power source. If work is started within 90 seconds from disconnecting the negative (-) terminal cable of the battery, the SRS may be deployed.

HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart. (See SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS )

  1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD AND STEERING WHEEL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE 
  3. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM 
  4. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE 
  5. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and disconnect the connector.
    2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the lower finish panel.
      3. Fig 1: Removing Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel & Screws
      G02926738Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  6. REMOVE LOWER PANEL INSERT 

    Remove the 4 bolts and panel.

  7. REMOVE COLUMN COVERS (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH AND LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH AND HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 

    Using a screwdriver, pry out the finish panel.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  11. REMOVE COMBINATION METER 
    1. Push out the connector by loosening the 2 bolts.
      NOTE: Operation is completed when the bolt failed to catch.
    2. Check that the red-colored indicator goes back as shown in Fig 2.
    3. Remove the 4 screws.
      Fig 2: Removing Screws & Combination Meter
      G02926739Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL CENTER NO. 1 AND NO. 2 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the 2 cluster finish panel centers.
    Fig 3: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Center No. 1 & No. 2
    G02926740Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the finish panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. w/o Radio:

      Remove the 4 bolts and stereo opening cover.

    4. w/Radio:

      Remove the 4 bolts and radio, then disconnect the connectors.

      Fig 4: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel, Screws & Bolts
      G02926741Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FINISH CENTER PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the finish panel then disconnect the connector.

    HINT:

    • After removing the screws, if you remove the clips shown by the arrow marks with a resin spatula, the panel can be removed smoothly.
    • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
      Fig 5: Removing Instrument Panel Cluster Finish Center Panel & Screws
      G02926742Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL 
    1. M/T only:

      Remove the shift lever knob.

    2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the console panel.
    Fig 6: Removing Upper Console Panel
    G02926743Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  17. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX 

    Remove the 2 bolts, 2 screws and console box, then disconnect the connector.

    Fig 7: Removing Rear Console Box, Bolts & Screws
    G02926744Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX 
    1. Remove the 6 screws and console box.
    2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the console box in the direction indicated by the arrow mark.
      3. Fig 8: Removing Front Console Box & Screws
      G02926745Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  19. REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVERS 
  20. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT BOX 
  21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL 
  22. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  23. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 clips.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the pillar garnish.
      1. Pull the pillar garnish until the clip marked A in Fig 9 stitches.
      2. Turn the clip marked A in Fig 9 90 degrees and remove the pillar garnish.
      3. Fig 9: Removing Front Pillar Garnish LH & Clips
      G02926746Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. w/Curtain shield airbag:

      Protect the curtain shield airbag LH.

      1. Cover the airbag with cloth or a piece of nylon approximately 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) in size. Fix the ends of the cover with tape as shown in Fig 10.
      NOTE: Cover the curtain shield airbag with the protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
      4. Fig 10: Protecting Curtain Shield Air Bag LH
      G02926747Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  25. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL 
    1. Disconnect the connectors as shown in Fig 11.
    2. Disengage the wire harness clamps as shown in Fig 11.
    3. Remove the 4 screws, 2 nuts, 8 bolts and instrument panel.
      Fig 11: Removing Instrument Panel, Screws, Nuts And Bolts
      G02926748Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 BRACES 

    Remove the 3 bolts, 3 nuts, and the No. 1 and No. 2 braces.

    Fig 12: Removing No. 1 & No. 2 Braces, Bolts & Nuts
    G02926749Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Remove the brake pedal spring.
    2. Remove the 5 bolts, nut and reinforcement.
      Fig 13: Removing Reinforcement, Bolts And Nut
      G02926750Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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