PRECAUTION (for RHD with Smart Entry and Start System)
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
CUSTOMIZE POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)
Disable the auto away/return function by changing the customize parameter Click here.
Note
Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto away/return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing this operation.
Turn the ignition switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (for RHD with Smart Entry and Start System)
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for RHD)
Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips to remove the upper instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.
w/ Smart Entry and Start System:
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 4 clips to remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column:
Operate the tilt and telescopic lever to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides.
for LHD:
Disengage the 3 claws, 7 clips and 4 guides.
for RHD:
Disengage the 4 claws, 5 clips and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect each connector.
Remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH (for LHD)
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the headlight leveling switch.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH (for RHD)
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the headlight leveling switch.