LOWER 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.

    A005THGE01

  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. 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


    • w/ Navigation System for HDD:

      After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

  4. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the upper instrument panel sub-assembly Click here.

  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the steering wheel assembly Click here.

  6. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)

    Note

    Removing the steering column cover in an incorrect order will cause the steering column cover to break.


    1. A00OK61

      Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover and detach the 4 claws.

    2. A00OK2L

      Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to detach the claw.

      Tech Tips

      Spread the claw to detach it.

    3. A00OLMJ

      Turn the lower steering column cover to detach the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.

  7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)

    Note

    Removing the steering column cover in an incorrect order will cause the steering column cover to break.


    1. A00OK61

      Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover and detach the 4 claws.

    2. A00OK2L

      Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to detach the claw.

      Tech Tips

      Spread the claw to detach it.

    3. A00OLMJ

      Turn the lower steering column cover to detach the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.

  8. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)

  9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)


    1. A00OKTN

      Detach the claw and 2 pins, and remove the upper steering column cover.

  10. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)


    1. A00OKTN

      Detach the claw and 2 pins, and remove the upper steering column cover.

  11. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)

    A006WII

    1. Disconnect the switch connector.

    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the switch.

      Note

      Pushing on the claw too hard will break the claw.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  12. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connectors from the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

    2. A00OHRVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Claw

      Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

  13. REMOVE STEREO OPENING COVER WITH BRACKET (w/o Audio)


    1. A005VKQ

      Remove the 4 screws and cover with bracket.

  14. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Audio)


    1. A003DP4

      Remove the 4 screws.

    2. A003C30

      Pull the radio receiver to detach the 4 clips on the backside of the radio receiver.

    3. Disconnect the connectors and remove the radio receiver.

  15. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System for DVD)


    1. A003B5C

      Remove the 4 screws.

    2. A003EO8

      Pull the navigation receiver.

    3. Disconnect the connectors and remove the navigation receiver.

  16. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System for HDD)


    1. A003EHQ

      Remove the 4 screws.

    2. A003C67

      Pull the display to detach the 4 clips on the backside of the display.

    3. Disconnect the connectors and remove the navigation receiver.

  17. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY

    A003C2T

    1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the air conditioning control.

  18. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL


    1. A005TNN

      Using a moulding remover B, detach the 2 clips.

    2. A005V6ZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 w/ Seat Heater System

      Remove the finish panel and then disconnect the connectors.

  19. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


    1. A005TOC

      Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.

  20. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle and CVT)


    1. A005R5W

      Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.

  21. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


    1. A005VX2

      Detach the cover.

    2. A005V73

      Using a moulding remover B, detach the 2 claws.

    3. Detach the 6 clips and remove the console panel.

  22. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle and CVT)


    1. A005R3Y

      Using a moulding remover B, detach the 2 claws.

    2. Detach the 6 clips.

    3. Remove the console panel and then disconnect the connector.

  23. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL


    1. A005TNN

      Using a moulding remover B, detach the 2 clips.

    2. A005V6ZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 w/ Seat Heater System

      Remove the finish panel and then disconnect the connectors.

  24. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX CUP HOLDER (w/ Console Box Lid)


    1. Remove the cup holder.

  25. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET (w/ Console Box Lid)


    1. Remove the 2 carpets.

  26. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET (w/o Console Box Lid)


    1. Remove the 3 carpets.

  27. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Console Box Lid)


    1. for Manual Transaxle:

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. for Automatic Transaxle and CVT:

      Remove the 4 screws.

    3. w/ Power Outlet Socket:

      Disconnect the connectors.

    4. Remove the 4 bolts and console box.

      A005S54E01

  28. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/o Console Box Lid)


    1. w/ Power Outlet Socket:


      1. Disconnect the connectors.

    2. Remove the 2 screws.

    3. Remove the 4 bolts and console box.

      A005RJME01

  29. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE (for LHD)


    1. A005V1K

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

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the switch hole base.

  30. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE (for RHD)


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

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the switch hole base.

      A005SCPE01

  31. REMOVE COIN BOX ASSEMBLY


    1. A005VDM

      Slightly bend the upper part of the coin box to release the 2 stoppers and open the coin box until it is horizontal.

    2. A005U98

      Pull the coin box toward the rear of the vehicle to detach the 2 hinges and remove the coin box.

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


    1. A005VOX

      Remove the 2 screws <A>.

    2. Detach the claw.

    3. A005V8W

      Disconnect the connectors.

    4. Detach the guide and remove the under cover.

  33. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    1. A003DKB

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Detach the 7 claws and remove the instrument panel airbag.

    3. Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.

    4. Disconnect the connector.

      Note

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

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


    1. A005VH6

      Detach the 3 claws.

    2. A005U8V

      Disconnect the connector.

    3. Detach the guide and remove the under cover.

  35. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

    A00DQKA

    1. Detach the 8 claws and 2 clips, and remove the front door scuff plate.

  36. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  37. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

    A00DTRI

    1. Detach the clip, claw and guide, and remove the cowl side trim board.

  38. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  39. REMOVE GLOVE BOX LIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. A003EC3

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the glove box light.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  40. REMOVE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. A005VXNE01

      Remove the 3 bolts and electric parking brake switch.

  41. REMOVE ENGINE SWITCH (for LHD with Entry and Start System)


    1. A005VZ3

      Detach the 2 claws.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the switch.

  42. REMOVE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY (w/ TOYOTA Parking Assist-sensor System)


    1. A005RIE

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. A005TA4

      Remove the bolt and ECU.

  43. REMOVE HEADLIGHT SWIVEL MAIN SWITCH (w/ AFS)


    1. A003BUE

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the switch.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  44. REMOVE VSC OFF SWITCH (w/ VSC)


    1. Disconnect the VSC OFF switch connector.

    2. A003DGU

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the VSC OFF switch from the lower instrument panel.

  45. REMOVE FUEL LID OPENER SWITCH


    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. A003CI3

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the fuel lid opener switch.

  46. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003DPN

      Detach the 3 claws.

    2. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the hood lock lever.

  47. REMOVE COOLER (ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR) THERMISTOR (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)


    1. A005T96

      Disconnect the connector and then detach the 2 claws.

    2. Disconnect the hose and remove the thermistor.

  48. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 bolts <B> and 8 screws <C>.

    2. Remove the screw <D>.

    3. Remove the screw.

      A005U2BE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Bolt <B> *3 Screw <D>
      *2 Screw <C> - -

    4. Remove the 2 bolts.

    5. Detach the 10 clamps.

    6. Detach the claw and remove the instrument panel.

      A005UKU