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Instrument Panel Safety Pad Sub-ASSY: Replacement

HINT:

COMPONENTS: See INSTRUMENT PANEL/METER 

  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT 

    HINT:

    Indicate the bolts, screws and nuts, which are necessary for installation and removal of the instrument panel, in the illustration and the text with alphabets.

    Fig 1: Bolt, Screw And Nut Specification Chart
    G01328205Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. SHIP MODE SETTING(W/ CD CHANGER) (See REPLACEMENT  ) 
  3. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL  
  4. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2 
  6. REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER 

  7. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY 

  8. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY 

    (See OVERHAUL  ) 

    SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)

  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Disengage the tape, 3 clips, 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
    Fig 2: Removing Tape, Clips, Claws And Front Door Scuff Plate LH
    G01328206Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 
  11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER 
    1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
    2. Remove the bolt < B > and screw < I or J >.
    3. Disengage the 3 clips, claw and remove the instrument panel sub-assy upper then disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt And Screw
    G01328207Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB-ASSY LOWER LH 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts < B >.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel sub-assy lower LH.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts, Claws And Instrument Panel Sub-Assy Lower LH
    G01328208Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR NO.2 

    (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

  14. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER 

    (See OVERHAUL  ) 

  15. REMOVE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSY 

    (See REPLACEMENT  ) 

  16. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSY 

    (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 

  17. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSY NO.1 
    1. Using a screwdriver, lever up the 2 claws on the instrument panel safety pad sub-assy from inside of the registers.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel register assy No.1.
    Fig 5: Removing Claws And Instrument Panel Register Assy No.1
    G01328209Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSY NO.3 
  19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 clips.
    2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assy.
    Fig 6: Removing Clips And Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-Assy
    G01328210Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSY 
    1. Remove the 4 screws < G or H >.
    2. Pull out the combination meter assy, then disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 7: Removing Screws
    G01328211Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO.1 
    1. Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the connector.
    2. Disengage the pin and remove the instrument panel under cover sub-assy No.1.
    Fig 8: Removing Claws And Disconnect Connector
    G01328212Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY LOWER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws < H > and 2 bolts < B >.
    2. Disengage the clip and remove the instrument panel sub-assy lower.
    Fig 9: Removing Screws Clip And Instrument Panel Sub-Assy Lower
    G01328213Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER 
    1. Disengage the 4 clips.
    2. Pull out the console panel sub-assy, then disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 10: Removing Clips
    G01328214Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL UPPER REAR 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 clips and 2 claws.
    2. Remove the console panel upper rear with console panel upper front.
    Fig 11: Removing Clips And Claws
    G01328215Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
  26. REMOVE RR CONSOLE BOX 
    1. Remove the 2 bolt < C or D >, 2 screws < G >.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the console box assy rear, then disconnect the connector.
    Fig 12: Removing Bolt Claws And Console Box Assy Rear
    G01328216Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL AND LH 
    1. Remove the screw < I or J >.
    2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the instrument panel end LH.
    Fig 13: Removing Clips And Instrument Panel End LH
    G01328217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH 
  29. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 clips and 3 claws.
    2. Pull out the air conditioner control assembly, then disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 14: Removing Clips And Claws
    G01328218Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSY CENTER(W/ LEXUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM) 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts.
    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips and remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assy center with radio receiver assy, then disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 15: Removing 4 Bolts
    G01328219Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER PANEL(W/O LEXUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM) 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts.
    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips, 3 claws and remove the radio receiver panel with radio receiver assy, then disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 16: Removing 4 Bolts, Clips, Claws And Radio Receiver Panel
    G01328220Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. SHIP MODE CONFIRMATION(W/ CD CHANGER)(See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  33. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 
    1. Remove a part of the front door opening weather strip LH.
    2. Strongly press the positions where the special clips are used, and release the clips.
    3. Disengage the 2 clips and 2 claws, pull the front pillar garnish LH backward of the vehicle, and remove.
    4. Remove the clip is not reusable.
    Fig 17: Removing Clips And Claws
    G01328221Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE 
  36. DISCONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR ( SEE REMOVAL  ) 
  37. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD CAP 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the instrument panel safety pad cap.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 18: Removing Instrument Panel Safety Pad Cap
    G01328222Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts < A > < E >, 2 screws < F > < G > and nut < K >.
    2. Disconnect the connectors.
    3. Disengage the 2 pins and remove the instrument panel safety pad sub-assy.
    Fig 19: Removing Pins And Instrument Panel Safety Pad Sub-Assy
    G01328223Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOULDING NO.2 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 claws and remove the instrument cluster moulding No.2.
    Fig 20: Removing Claws And Instrument Cluster Moulding No.2
    G01328224Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  40. REMOVE SWITCH HOLE BASE NO.1 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the switch hole base No.1.
  41. REMOVE GLOVE BOX LAMP ASSY 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the glove box lamp assy.
  42. REMOVE AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the automatic light control sensor.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip, before use.

    NOTE: Do not pry the automatic light control sensor off from the upper position.
    Fig 21: Removing Automatic Light Control Sensor
    G01328225Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  43. REMOVE SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT NO.2 
    1. Remove the screw < G > and side defroster nozzle duct No.2.
  44. REMOVE SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT NO.1 
    1. Remove the screw < G > and side defroster nozzle duct No.1.
  45. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSY 
    1. Remove the 5 screws < G > and defroster nozzle assy.
  46. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT NO.2 
    1. Remove the 2 screws < G > and heater to register duct No.2.
  47. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT NO.1 
    1. Remove the 2 screws < G > and heater to register duct No.1.
  48. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT NO.3 
    1. Remove the 2 screws < G > and heater to register duct No.3.
  49. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE GARNISH NO.1 
  50. REMOVE SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE NO.1 
    1. Disengage the claw and remove the side defroster nozzle No.1.
  51. REMOVE SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE NO.2 
    1. Disengage the claw and remove the side defroster nozzle No.2.
  52. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PIN NO.1 
    1. Remove the 2 screws < G > and 2 instrument panel pin No.1.
  53. REMOVE INSTR PNL PASS L/DOOR AIR BAG ASSY 

    (See STEERING WHEEL PAD SWITCH  ) 

  54. INSTALL INSTR PNL PASS L/DOOR AIR BAG ASSY 

    (See  STEERING WHEEL PAD SWITCH  ) 

  55. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSY 
    1. Install the bolt < E >.
      1. Torque:20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 22: Installing Pins And Instrument Panel Safety Pad Sub-Assy
    G01328226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  56. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 
    1. Install the new special clip to front pillar garnish LH.
    2. Install the front pillar garnish LH to the body.
    Fig 23: Installing Special Clip To Front Pillar Garnish LH
    G01328227Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  57. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
  58. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE(See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  59. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY 

    (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

  60. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  61. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY 

    (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 

  62. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY 

    ) 

  63. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
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