Instrument Panel: Removal

HINT: A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS ).

1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
   1. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
      NOTE: If the negative terminal is disconnected from the battery, the preset AM and FM stations stored in memory are erased. Be sure to make a note of them before disconnecting the battery.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Negative Terminal

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      CAUTION: Work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to 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 of disconnecting the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery, the SRS may deploy.)
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE 
   1. Standard cab:

      Remove the 10 screws and front door scuff plate.

   2. Access cab (standard body type):

      Access cab (wide body type):

      Remove the 8 screws and front door scuff plate.

   3. Double cab:

      Remove the 4 screws and front door scuff plate.

   4. Use the same procedures described above to the other side.
      Fig 2: Removing Front Door Scuff Plate (Double Cab)

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3. Standard cab: Access cab: REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM 
   1. Remove the 2 clips and cowl side trim.
   2. Use the same procedures described above to the other side.
4. Double cab: REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD 
   1. Remove the nut, 2 clips and cowl side trim board.
   2. Use the same procedures described above to the other side.
5. Double cab: REMOVE SIDE PANEL 
   Fig 3: Removing Nuts, Clips Cowl Side Trim Board

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6. REMOVE ASSIST GRIPS 
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the plugs.

      HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   2. Driver side:

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

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

      Fig 4: Removing Assist Grips

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   3. Standard cab (Passenger side):

      Access cab (Passenger 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. Double cab (Passenger side):

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

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

7. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH 
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.

      HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   2. Use the same procedures described above to the other side.
8. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD (See  REMOVAL  ) 
9. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
10. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVERS (See  REMOVAL  ) 
11. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH 

    Disconnect the 4 connectors and remove the 3 screws and combination switch.

    Fig 5: Removing Front Pillar Garnish

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12. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and hood lock release lever.
    2. Remove the 4 clips and lower finish panel.
       Fig 6: Removing Lower Finish Panel

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13. REMOVE SWITCH BASE 

    Using a screwdriver, lift up the switch base and remove it.

    HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

14. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
15. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    Fig 7: Removing Switch Base

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16. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 

    Remove the 2 screws and cluster finish panel.

17. REMOVE COMBINATION METER 
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
    2. Remove the combination meter and disconnect the 4 connectors.
       Fig 8: Removing Cluster Finish Panel

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18. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL PANEL 
    1. Remove the 3 control knobs.
    2. Remove the 5 screws.
    3. Remove the integration control panel by pulling the portions indicated by the arrows in the illustration.
    4. Disconnect the connectors.
       Fig 9: Removing Integration Control Panel

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19. REMOVE RADIO TUNER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and the radio tuner assembly.
20. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    Fig 10: Removing Radio Tuner Assy

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21. DISCONNECT 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.
    2. Disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration.
       Fig 11: Disconnecting Passenger Airbag Assy Connector

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22. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR 

    Remove the 2 screws and glove compartment door.

23. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 FINISH PANEL 

    Remove the 3 screws and lower No. 2 finish panel.

    Fig 12: Removing Glove Compartment Door

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24. Standard cab: Access cab (w/o Large type console box): REMOVE LOWER CENTER COVER 

    Remove the 2 clips and lower center cover.

    Fig 13: Removing Lower Center Cover

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25. Standard cab: Access cab (w/ Large type console box): REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the shifting hole cover.
    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 clips and remove the console panel upper.
       Fig 14: Removing Console Panel Upper

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    3. Remove the 4 bolts and console rear end panel No. 2.
       Fig 15: Removing Console Rear Panel No.2

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    4. Remove the 2 bolts, clip and the front console box assembly.
       Fig 16: Removing Front Console Box Assy

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26. Double cab: REMOVE SHIFTING HOLE COVER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 clips and remove the shifting hole cover.

       HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

27. Double cab: REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL 
    1. w/ Seat heater:

       Using a screwdriver, remove the seat heater switches, then disconnect the connectors.

       HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

       Fig 17: Removing Shifting Hole Cover

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    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the power mirror control switch, then disconnect the connector.

       HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 6 clips and remove the upper console panel.

       HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

       Fig 18: Removing Upper Console Panel

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28. Double cab: REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX 
    1. w/ VTR controle garnish.

       Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the VTR control garnish, the connector.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

       HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. w/o VTR control garnish.

       Using a screwdriver, remove the rear console pocket.

       Fig 19: Removing Rear Console Pocket

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       HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    4. w/ Rear seat entertainment:
       1. Remove the disc bracket.
       2. Remove the 3 bolts and disc player.
       3. Disconnect the connector.
    5. Remove the 4 bolts and rear console box.
       Fig 20: Removing Rear Console Box

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29. Double cab: REMOVE CONSOLE BOX POCKET 

    Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the console box pocket.

    HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

30. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX 

    Remove the 2 bolts, 2 clips and front console box.

    Fig 21: Removing Console Box Pocket

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31. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT COVER 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and screw.
    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the clips and remove the lower instrument cover.

       HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

       Fig 22: Removing Lower Instrument Cover

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32. REMOVE PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts which hold the passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel.

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

    2. Remove the 2 bolts which hold the passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel reinforcement.

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

       CAUTION:

       • Do not place the passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing down.
         Fig 23: Removing Passenger Air Bag Assy

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       • Never disassemble the passenger airbag assembly.
33. w/ Rear console box: REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the console box pocket.

       HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and rear console box.
34. REMOVE NO. 4 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL 
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the instrument panel.
       Fig 24: Removing Instrument Panel

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36. REMOVE CENTER HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
37. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    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.
       Fig 25: Removing Instrument Panel Reinforcement

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