UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

CAUTION:

w/ Airbag System:

B0027VM

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

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PROCEDURE


  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW, NUT AND CLIP

    Tech Tips

    All bolts, screws and clips relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabetic code in the table below.

    B00292WE01

  2. PRECAUTION (w/ Airbag System)

    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.

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  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Airbag System)

    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.

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  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. B00274XC01
      *a Protective Tape
      *b Clip <A>

      Put protective tape around the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

    2. Remove the 2 clips <A>.

      Note

      Take care when turning the screw portion of the clip.

    3. B002605C01
      B0068AS Place Hands Here
      B0069FO Remove in this Direction

      Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the claw, clip and guide and remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

  6. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. B00259TC01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.

    2. B00284BC01
      B0068AS Place Hands Here
      B0069FO Remove in this Direction

      Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. for Double Cab:

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    2. for Single Cab:

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    3. for Smart Cab:

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  9. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

    B0028L3C01
    *a Cap Nut
    B0068AS Place Hands Here
    B0069FO Remove in this Direction

    1. Remove the cap nut.

    2. Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and remove the cowl side trim board LH.

  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


    1. B00263QC01
      *1 Front Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip LH

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH in the range shown in the illustration.

    2. B0026OZC01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the instrument side panel LH.

    3. B0028INC01
      B0068AS Insert Moulding Remover A Here
      B0069FO Remove in this Direction

      Insert moulding remover A at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the claw, clip and guide and remove the instrument side panel LH.

  11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH ASSEMBLY


    1. Put protective tape around the instrument cluster finish panel garnish assembly.

      B0025T3C01
      *a Protective Tape - -
    2. B0025JHC01
      B0068AS Insert Moulding Remover A Here
      B0069FO Remove in this Direction

      Insert moulding remover A at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip.

    3. Place your hands in the gap created during the above procedure and pull as shown in the illustration to detach the clip and remove the instrument cluster finish panel garnish assembly.

      B00294JC01
      B0069FO Remove in this Direction B0068HS Order of Removal

  12. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B0028G0C01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the No. 1 instrument panel box door sub-assembly.

    2. Open the lid of the No. 1 instrument panel box door sub-assembly.

    3. B0028APC01
      B0068AS Place Hands Here
      B0069FO Remove in this Direction

      Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and guide and remove the No. 1 instrument panel box door sub-assembly.

  13. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. B0027AVC01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly.

    2. B0025P8C01
      B0068AS Place Hands Here
      B0069FO Remove in this Direction

      Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH


    1. for Double Cab:

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    2. for Single Cab:

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    3. for Smart Cab:

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  15. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH


    1. B0024N4C01
      *a Cap Nut
      B0068AS Place Hands Here
      B0069FO Remove in this Direction

      Remove the cap nut.

    2. Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and remove the cowl side trim board RH.

  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH


    1. B0027X6C01
      *1 Front Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip RH

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH in the range shown in the illustration.

    2. B0024PFC01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the instrument side panel RH.

    3. B0027RKC01
      B0068AS Insert Moulding Remover A Here
      B0069FO Remove in this Direction

      Insert moulding remover A at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the claw, clip and guide and remove the instrument side panel RH.

    4. w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch:

      Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument side panel RH.

  17. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Assist Grip)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for both pillar assist grip assemblies.


    1. B0024W3C01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the assist grip covers.

    2. B0025MEC01
      *a Protective Tape
      B0068AS Insert Thin-bladed Screwdriver Here

      Insert a thin-bladed screwdriver at the position shown in the illustration and detach the claw and open the assist grip covers.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the thin-bladed screwdriver tip before use.

    3. B0026F1

      Remove the 2 bolts and assist grip sub-assembly.

  18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    1. B0026PXC01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front pillar garnish LH.

    2. B0027XHC01
      *1 Front Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip LH

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH in the range shown in the illustration.

    3. B0028IQC01
      B0068AS Place Hands Here
      B0069FO Remove in this Direction (1)
      B0068NX Remove in this Direction (2)

      Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and guide and remove the front pillar garnish LH.

    4. B0024GRC01
      *a Protective Cover
      *b Adhesive Tape

      w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly LH.


      1. Completely cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a cloth or nylon sheet and secure the ends of the cover with adhesive tape as shown in the illustration.

        Note

        Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish LH is removed.

  19. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH


    1. B002806C01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front pillar garnish RH.

    2. B0026J7C01
      *1 Front Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip RH

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH in the range shown in the illustration.

    3. B00286VC01
      B0068AS Place Hands Here
      B0069FO Remove in this Direction (1)
      B0068NX Remove in this Direction (2)

      Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and guide and remove the front pillar garnish RH.

    4. B0028B9C01
      *a Protective Cover
      *b Adhesive Tape

      w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly RH.


      1. Completely cover the curtain shield airbag assembly RH with a cloth or nylon sheet and secure the ends of the cover with adhesive tape as shown in the illustration.

        Note

        Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly RH with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish RH is removed.

  20. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. w/ Front Passenger Airbag:


      1. B0027FGC07
        *a Lock Slider

        Pull and slide the lock slider as shown to release the connector lock and disconnect the passenger airbag connector.

        Note

        When handling the passenger airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

    2. Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.

    3. Remove the 2 clips <B>.

    4. w/ Front Passenger Airbag:


      1. Remove the passenger airbag installation bolt <C>.

        B0026TDC03
        *A w/ Smart Entry and Start System *B w/ Front Passenger Airbag
        *a Passenger Airbag Connector *b Connector
        *c Clip <B> *d Passenger Airbag Installation Bolt <C>

    5. Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip.

    6. Detach the guide and remove the upper instrument panel sub-assembly.

      B0024FXC01
      B0068AS Place Hands Here B0069FO Remove in this Direction