CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
When disassembling the network gateway ECU, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.
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 notices before proceeding with work.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH (for LHD)
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (for RHD)
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (for LHD)
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (for RHD)
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for LHD)
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for RHD)
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH (for LHD)
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH (for RHD)
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (for LHD)
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (for RHD)
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NETWORK GATEWAY ECU
Disconnect the connector to remove the network Gateway ECU.
Remove the 2 screws and network gateway ECU from the blower assembly.