INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

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    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

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  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. CUSTOMIZE POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)

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  4. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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  6. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH

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  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


    1. A0022RV

      Disengage the claw and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.

    2. A0021K4

      Disengage the 2 guides to remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. for LHD:


      1. A0021WU

        Remove the 2 screws<C>.

      2. Disengage the 3 clips.

      3. Disengage the connector clamp.

      4. Disconnect each connector to remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

    2. for RHD:


      1. A00222A

        Remove the 2 screws<C>.

      2. Disengage the 3 clips.

      3. Disengage the connector clamp.

      4. Disconnect each connector to remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  11. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A00238O

      Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

  12. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0020W6

      Disengage the 6 claws, 6 clips and guide.

    2. Disconnect each connector to remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

  13. REMOVE SKID CONTROL BUZZER ASSEMBLY (w/ Pre-crash Safety System)

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  14. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  15. REMOVE METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0020D3

      Disengage the 4 clips and 2 claws.

    2. A0022OG

      Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

    3. A0022E7

      Disengage the 7 clips and 3 guides as shown in the illustration.

    4. Disconnect the connector to remove the meter hood sub-assembly.

  16. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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  17. REMOVE STEREO COMPONENT EQUALIZER ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  18. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A00224H

      Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips to remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.

  19. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

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  20. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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  21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  23. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH


    1. A00234H

      Disengage the claw and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.

    2. A00216H

      Disengage the 2 guides to remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.

    3. w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

  24. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0022MON01

      Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect each connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  25. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  26. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A0021TU

      Remove the 2 screws<C>.

    2. A00220K

      Open the glove compartment door assembly.

    3. A00208L

      Remove the 3 screws<C>.

    4. A0020CD

      Close the glove compartment door assembly.

    5. A0021XS

      Disengage the 5 claws.

    6. Disengage the connector clamp.

    7. Disconnect each connector to remove the glove compartment door assembly.

  27. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A0021KB

      Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.

    2. A0021X1

      Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips to remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly as shown in the illustration.

  28. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET

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  29. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY

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  30. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY WITH BOX

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  31. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01MSXY

      Disengage the 4 claws and 4 clips.

    2. Disconnect the connector to remove the center instrument panel register assembly.

  32. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0022LVC01
      B003YLR Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration.

    3. Disengage the 3 guides to remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  33. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET

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  34. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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  35. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0021SA

      Disengage the 2 clips and 2 guides to remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  36. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

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  37. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A0020E9C01
      B003YLR Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and 4 clips to remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly as shown in the illustration.

  38. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

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  39. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  40. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0020MP

      Disengage the 2 clips and 2 guides to remove the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  41. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  42. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ORNAMENT


    1. Disengage the 5 clips to remove the instrument cluster finish panel ornament as shown in the illustration.

      A01MSHP

  43. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

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  44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the room temperature sensor.

      A0022BUC01
      *1 Room Temperature Sensor - -

    2. Disconnect each connector.

    3. Disengage each clamp.

    4. Remove the 13 bolts<A>, 2 bolts<B> and nut<E>.

      A0022GDC01
      *a Bolt<A> *b Bolt<B>

    5. Disengage the 4 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A0022GC

      Note


      • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.

      • Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.