UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT

    Tech Tips

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

    A00OTEGE01

  2. DISABLE AUTOAWAY/RETURN FUNCTION (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)


    1. Disable the Autoaway/Return function by changing the customize parameter Click here.

      Note

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the Autoaway/Return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

      Tech Tips

      Performing the above operation causes the Autoaway/Return function to be disabled when the ignition switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column.

    3. Turn the ignition switch off.

  3. PRECAUTION

    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 Click here.

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    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 Click here.

  5. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the combination meter assembly Click here.

  6. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


    1. A00OSNCE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Clamp
      *3 Guide

      Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a moulding remover B, detach the 2 clips and 5 claws.

    3. Detach the clamp.

    4. Detach the guide near the front of the vehicle and remove the finish panel.

  7. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


    1. A00OURCE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Clamp
      *3 Guide

      Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a moulding remover B, detach the 2 clips and 5 claws.

    3. Detach the clamp.

    4. Detach the guide near the front of the vehicle and remove the finish panel.

  8. REMOVE NO. 3 BOX PANEL


    1. Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

      A006SZ5E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

    2. Using a moulding remover B, detach the 6 clips and remove the box panel.

  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH


    1. Using a moulding remover B, detach the 4 clips and 5 claws and remove the panel end.

      A00OQEVE01

  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH (for LHD)


    1. A00OSPV

      Using a moulding remover B, detach the 4 clips and 5 claws and remove the panel end.

  11. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A00OUWL

      Slightly bend the upper part of the glove compartment door to release the 2 stoppers and open the glove compartment door until it is horizontal.

    2. A00OR2K

      Pull the glove compartment door toward the rear of the vehicle to detach the 2 hinges and remove the glove compartment door.

  12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH (for RHD)


    1. w/o TOYOTA Parking Assist-sensor System:


      1. Using a moulding remover B, detach the 4 clips and 5 claws and remove the panel end.

    2. w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-sensor System:


      1. Using a moulding remover B, detach the 4 clips and 5 claws.

      2. Remove the panel end and then disconnect the connector.

        A00OW4UE01

  13. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY WITH FINISH PANEL (w/o Audio)


    1. A00OTE6E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a moulding remover B, detach the 2 clips and hook.

    3. A00ORNX

      Detach the 3 claws and 3 hooks.

    4. Detach the 6 clips.

    5. A00OVXQ

      Remove the panel register. Then disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.

  14. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY WITH FINISH PANEL (w/ Audio)


    1. A00ORQBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a moulding remover B, detach the 2 clips and hook.

    3. A00OR17

      Detach the 3 claws and 3 hooks.

    4. Detach the 2 clips.

    5. A00OVXQ

      Remove the panel register. Then disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.

  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


    1. A00OT6KE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a moulding remover B, detach the 3 clips and 4 claws.

    3. A00OS50

      Detach the 2 hooks and remove the side panel.

  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH


    1. A00ORVPE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a moulding remover B, detach the 3 clips and 4 claws.

    3. A00OTT8E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch Cylinder

      w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch Cylinder:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

    4. Detach the 2 hooks and remove the side panel.

  17. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Sedan)

    A00OVWJE01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Front Pillar Garnish Clip

    1. Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and detach the 2 clips.

      Tech Tips

      Make the front pillar garnish hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.

    2. A00OSLYE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front Pillar Garnish Clip
      *2 Protective Tape

      Turn the end of the front pillar garnish clip 90° with needle-nose pliers and remove it from the front pillar garnish.

      Note


      • Front pillar garnish clips are reusable if they are not removed from the vehicle and have no damage.

      • Replace the front pillar garnish clips with new ones if they are removed from the vehicle.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the tips of the needle-nose pliers before use.

    3. Detach the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish.

    4. A00OTJ9E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly
      *2 Adhesive Tape
      *3 Protective Cover

      w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.


      1. Completely cover the airbag 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 with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.

  18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Wagon)

    A00OVWJE01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Front Pillar Garnish Clip

    1. Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and detach the 2 clips.

      Tech Tips

      Make the front pillar garnish hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.

    2. A00OSLYE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front Pillar Garnish Clip
      *2 Protective Tape

      Turn the end of the front pillar garnish clip 90° with needle-nose pliers and remove it from the front pillar garnish.

      Note


      • Front pillar garnish clips are reusable if they are not removed from the vehicle and have no damage.

      • Replace the front pillar garnish clips with new ones if they are removed from the vehicle.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the tips of the needle-nose pliers before use.

    3. Detach the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish.

    4. A00OTJ9E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly
      *2 Adhesive Tape
      *3 Protective Cover

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.


      1. Completely cover the airbag 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 with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.

  19. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (for Sedan)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (for Wagon)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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


    1. A00OTZ7

      Detach the claws and clips shown in the illustration on the bottom of the panel. Then, using the 2 claws on the side of the panel towards the front of the vehicle as pivot points, lift up the panel in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration until the speaker connector can be disconnected.

    2. A00OV5M

      Disconnect the connector and remove the panel together with the speaker.

  22. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 11 Speakers)


    1. A00OT9T

      Detach the 2 clips and 4 claws and remove the speaker panel.

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

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel.

  24. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 11 Speakers)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel.

  25. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the passenger airbag bolt <A>.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and clamps.

      A00OV0ZE01

    3. Remove the 3 screws <C>.

    4. Pull up the instrument panel to detach the 6 claws and 4 clips and remove the instrument panel.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the steering wheel.

      A00OTL7

  26. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

    A00OUIIE01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Protective Tape
    *2 Stopper

    1. Using a screwdriver, push the stopper of the glove compartment door lock cylinder as shown in the illustration and remove the glove compartment door lock cylinder in the direction of the arrow.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.