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Instrument Panel: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISHES 
  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATES 
  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See  STEERING WHEEL  ) 
  4. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws.
    2. Remove the steering column covers.
  5. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH 
    Fig 1: Removing Combination Switch
    G03598971Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE END PAD 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the end pad.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 2: Removing End Pad
    G03598972Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE NO. 1 UNDER COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Remove the No. 1 under cover.
    Fig 3: Removing No. 1 Under Cover
    G03598973Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 SAFETY PAD 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and hood lock control.
    2. Remover the 4 bolts and screw.
    3. Remove the No. 1 safety pad.
  9. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE 
  10. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE 
    Fig 4: Removing No. 1 Switch Hole Base
    G03598974Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN 
    1. Remove the 4 nuts.

      Torque:  25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)

    2. Disconnect the spring from the brake pedal.
    3. Remove the steering column.
  12. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  13. REMOVE COMBINATION METER 
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
    2. Remove the meter, then disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 5: Removing Combination Meter
    G03598975Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE NO. 2 UNDER COVER 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 under cover.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 6: Removing No. 2 Under Cover
    G03598976Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR 
    NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
    1. Remove the airbag connector from the plate.
    2. Disconnect the airbag connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Airbag Connector
    G03598977Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
    2. Open the glove compartment door, then remove the 3 screws.
    3. Remove the glove compartment panel assembly.
  17. REMOVE CD CHANGER 
    1. Remove the 3 nuts.
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the CD changer bracket.
    Fig 8: Removing CD Changer
    G03598978Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE ASH RECEPTACLE 
  19. REMOVE NO. 2 REGISTER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 register.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 9: Removing No. 2 Register
    G03598979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE AUDIO 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 screws.
    2. Disconnect the connector, then remove the audio.
  21. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the cluster finish panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 10: Removing Cluster Finish Panel
    G03598980Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
  23. REMOVE LOWER REAR CONSOLE BOX 
  24. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE ARMREST 
  25. REMOVE NO. 3 CONSOLE BOX MOUNTING BRACKET 
  26. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX 
  27. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT 
  28. REMOVE NO. 7 HEATER TO REGISTER 
  29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD 
    1. Remove the 5 bolts and nut and screw.
    2. Remove the instrument panel safety pad.
    Fig 11: Removing Instrument Panel Safety Pad
    G03598981Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE NO. 1 BRACE 
  31. REMOVE NO. 2 BRACE 
  32. REMOVE REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Remove the 5 nuts and 4 bolts.
    2. Remove the reinforcement.
  33. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE 
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