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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.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      3. Fig 1: Removing Lower Instrument Panel Finish Panel
      G02641249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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.
    3. Remove the 4 screws.
      Fig 2: Removing Combination Meter
      G02641250Courtesy 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.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 3: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Center No. 1
      G02641251Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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. Fig 4: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Center No. 2
      G02641252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.

  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
        G02641253Courtesy 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.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 6: Removing Upper Console Panel
      G02641254Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX 

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

    Fig 7: Removing Rear Console Box
    G02641255Courtesy 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.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      3. Fig 8: Removing Front Console Box
      G02641256Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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 stitches.
      2. Turn the clip marked A 90 degrees and remove the pillar garnish.
        Fig 9: Removing Front Pillar Garnish LH
        G02641257Courtesy 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.
      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 Airbag LH
      G02641258Courtesy 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.
    2. Disengage the wire harness clamps as shown.
    3. Remove the 4 screws, 2 nuts, 8 bolts and instrument panel.
      Fig 11: Disconnecting Instrument Panel Wire Harness Connectors
      G02641259Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 12: Disengaging Wire Harness Clamps At Steering Column
      G02641260Courtesy 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.

  27. REMOVE REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Remove the brake pedal spring.
    2. Remove the 5 bolts, nut and reinforcement.
      Fig 13: Removing Instrument Panel Reinforcement
      G02641261Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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