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4WD CONTROL ECU REMOVAL

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    PRECAUTION

    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 notice before proceeding with work (Click here).

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    DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).

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    REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

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    REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL CUSHION


    1. Put protective tape around the No. 1 instrument panel finish panel cushion.

      Table 1. Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 7 claws and remove the No. 1 instrument panel finish panel cushion.

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    REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. Remove the clip and screw.

    2. Detach the 7 claws and remove the lower instrument panel pad sub-assembly.

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    REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

    w/ Floor Under Cover: (Click here)

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    REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A01598PE01

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Detach the 4 claws and remove the front passenger side knee airbag.

    3. Disconnect the connector.

      Note:

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

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    REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (for RHD)


    1. Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

      Table 2. Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

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    REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (for RHD)


    1. Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. A0159Y8E01

      Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

      Table 3. Text in Illustration
      *A w/ Entry and Start System *B w/o Entry and Start System
      *1 Protective Tape - -
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    REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

    w/ Floor Under Cover: (Click here)

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    REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for RHD)


    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the hole cover.

      Tip:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Table 4. Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

    2. w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag:


      1. Remove the 2 bolts.

      2. A015CUJ

        Detach the 16 claws.

    3. w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag:


      1. Remove the 2 bolts.

      2. A015A9A

        Detach the 9 claws.

    4. A0158MF

      for Automatic Air Conditioning System:


      1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the room temperature sensor.

    5. A0156SA

      Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the 2 control cables.

    6. Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.

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    REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A015A6DE01

      Remove the 5 bolts and driver side knee airbag.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

      Note:

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

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    REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH


    1. Remove the cap nut.

    2. Detach the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim board.

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    REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (for LHD)


    1. Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

      Table 5. Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the No. 3 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

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    REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR KNOB (for LHD)


    1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel box door knob.

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    REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for LHD)


    1. Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Detach the 3 claws.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel.

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    REMOVE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ECU


    1. A0159YN

      Disconnect the 2 ECU connectors.

    2. Remove the bolt and ECU.