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 LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CENTRAL GATEWAY ECU (NETWORK GATEWAY ECU)
Disconnect the central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) connector.
Remove the 2 bolts and central gateway ECU (network gateway ECU) from the blower assembly.