CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
PROCEDURE
TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT
Tech Tips
All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabet code in the table below.
RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (w/ Cool Box)
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:
Disable the Autoaway/Return function by changing the customize parameter Click here.
Note
Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the Autoaway/Return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.
Tech Tips
Performing the above operation causes the Autoaway/Return function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.
Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column.
Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
REMOVE STEERING PAD
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)
REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)
REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)
REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Power Seat)
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Manual Seat)
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Power Seat)
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Manual Seat)
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Bench Seat Type)
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Cool Box)
REMOVE COOLING BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Cool Box)
REMOVE LOWER CONSOLE BOX (w/o Console Box Lid)
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the instrument side panel.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
| *A | w/ Entry and Start System | *B | w/o Entry and Start System |
| *1 | Protective Tape | - | - |
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Multi-information Display)
Detach the 9 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Multi-information Display)
Detach the 9 claws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (w/ Multi-information Display)
Remove the 4 screws.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the combination meter.
REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (w/o Multi-information Display)
Remove the 4 screws.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the combination meter.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/o Sliding Roof)
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Sliding Roof)
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Floor Under Cover)
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the 3 claws.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Remove the cap nut.
Detach the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim board.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the hole cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag:
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 16 claws.
w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag:
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 9 claws.
for Automatic Air Conditioning System:
Detach the 2 claws and remove the room temperature sensor.
Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the 2 control cables.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE
Detach the 4 claws.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 switch hole cover.
REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag)
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag)
Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.
Remove the 5 bolts and lower instrument panel.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (w/o Airbag Cut Off Switch)
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the instrument side panel.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch)
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument side panel.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (w/o Sliding Roof)
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (w/ Sliding Roof)
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Floor Under Cover)
Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
Remove the cap nut.
Detach the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim board.
REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Passenger Side Knee Airbag)
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL (w/o Passenger Side Knee Airbag)
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 4 claws and remove the lower instrument panel.
REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the No. 3 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR KNOB
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel box door knob.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Remove the 4 bolts.
Detach the 3 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument panel register.
REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)
REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (w/o Sliding Roof)
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (w/ Sliding Roof)
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (w/o Sliding Roof)
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (w/ Sliding Roof)
REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER OPENING COVER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (LH Side)
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (RH Side)
REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 3 instrument panel register.
REMOVE NO. 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 4 instrument panel register.
REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Multi-display)
REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/o Multi-display)
REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
Detach the 10 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 1 center instrument cluster finish panel.
REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Cassette Tape Player)
REMOVE RADIO TUNER OPENING COVER WITH BRACKET (w/o Radio Receiver)
Remove the 2 bolts.
Remove the 2 screws and radio tuner opening cover with bracket.
REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA MODULE RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Multi-display)
REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT (w/ Rear Air Duct)
Fold back the front floor carpet.
Detach the clip and remove the rear No. 2 air duct.
REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT (w/ Rear Air Duct)
Fold back the front floor carpet.
Detach the clip and remove the rear No. 4 air duct.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
Disconnect the connectors.
| *1 | w/ Parking Assist Monitor System: |
| *2 | w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-Sensor System and w/o Parking Assist Monitor System: |
Disconnect the connectors and detach the clamps.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts.
Disconnect the connectors.
Remove the 8 bolts.
Remove the 2 nuts and instrument panel safety pad.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
Disconnect the connectors.
| *1 | w/ Parking Assist Monitor System: |
| *2 | w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-Sensor System and w/o Parking Assist Monitor System: |
Disconnect the connectors and detach the clamps.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts.
Disconnect the connectors.
Remove the 8 bolts.
Remove the 2 nuts and instrument panel safety pad.