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Instrument Panel: Removal

CAUTION: Work must be started more than 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned into the "LOCK" position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery. The SRS is equipped with a back-up power source. If work is started within 90 seconds from disconnecting the negative (-) terminal cable of the battery, the SRS may be deployed. 

HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt table, (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS )

  1. REMOVE CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 1: Prying Out Cover Using Screwdriver
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    2. Remove the 2 screws.
    3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 clips and remove the center cluster finish panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 2: Removing Center Cluster Finish Panel
      G03494771Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. w/ LEXUS navigation system:

      Disconnect the connectors.

  2. REMOVE LOWER CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 clips and remove the lower center cluster finish panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 3: Removing Lower Center Cluster Finish Panel
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    2. Disconnect the connectors.
  3. REMOVE A/C CONTROL WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and A/C control with radio receiver assembly.
    2. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts & A/C Control With Radio Receiver Assembly
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  4. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL 
    1. M/T:

      Remove the shift lever knob.

    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 clips and remove the upper console panel as shown in Fig 5 .

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 5: Removing Upper Console Panel
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    3. Disconnect the connector.
  5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER 

    Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 clips and remove the parking brake hole cover.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 6: Removing Parking Brake Hole Cover
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  6. w/o Arm rest: 

    REMOVE CONSOLE BOX 

    1. Remove the 6 screws.
    2. w/o LEXUS navigation system:

      Pull the console box rearward to remove it.

    3. w/ LEXUS navigation system:

      Pull the console box rearward to remove it, then disconnect the connector.

      Fig 7: Removing Console Box
      G03494776Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. w/ Arm rest: 

    REMOVE CONSOLE BOX 

    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the box side No. 1 and No. 2 panels.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 8: Removing Box Side No. 1 & 2 Panels
      G03494777Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the console compartment door.

      Torque: 30 N.m (306 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 9: Removing Console Compartment Door
      G03494778Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the console box cover rear.
      Fig 10: Removing Console Box Cover Rear
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    4. Remove the 6 screws.
    5. w/o LEXUS navigation system:

      Pull the console box rearward to remove it.

    6. w/ LEXUS navigation system:

      Pull the console box rearward to remove it, then disconnect the connector.

    7. Remove the 4 bolts and rear console armrest hinge.
    Fig 11: Removing Rear Console Armrest Hinge
    G03494780Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. DISCONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR 
    1. Using a clip remover, disengage the connector clamp.
    2. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector.
    NOTE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness. 
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Passenger Airbag Connector
    G03494781Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR 

    Disconnect the hinge shaft and remove the glove compartment door.

    Fig 13: Removing Glove Compartment Door
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  10. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and the passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel.

    Torque: 

    1. 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) for bolt 
    2. 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf) for nut 
    Fig 14: Removing Front Passenger Airbag Assembly
    G03494783Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    CAUTION:
    • Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing down. 
    • Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly. 
  11. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  12. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. REMOVE COLUMN UPPER AND LOWER COVERS (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 3 screws.
    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 clips and remove the lower finish panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 15: Removing Lower Finish Panel
      G03494784Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the connectors and hood lock control cable.
  16. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 clips and remove the cluster finish panel.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 16: Removing Cluster Finish Panel
    G03494785Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE COMBINATION METER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and combination meter.
    2. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 17: Removing Combination Meter
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  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 5 clips and remove the front door inside scuff plate.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 18: Removing Front Door Inside Scuff Plate
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  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 
    1. Remove the clip.
    2. Pull the cowl side trim board rearward to remove it.
    Fig 19: Removing Cowl Side Trim Board
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  21. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE FRONT PART OF FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIMS 
  23. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the pillar garnish cover.
      Fig 20: Removing Pillar Garnish Cover
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    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the pillar garnish.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    4. Remove the bolt.

      Torque: 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 87 in.lbf) 

    5. Cover the airbag with protective cover as shown in Fig 21 .
      Fig 21: Covering Airbag With Protective Cover
      G03494790Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  25. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Disengage the wire harness clamps.
    3. Remove the 3 bolts, 2 screws and 2 nuts.
    4. Pull the instrument panel rearward to remove it.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the instrument panel and wire harness 
    Fig 22: Removing Instrument Panel
    G03494791Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Disengage the wire harness clamps.
    2. Remove the bolt < F > and ground cable.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts < A > and LH lower pad insert.
    4. Remove the bolt, screw and No. 1 mounting bracket.
    5. Remove the bolt < C > and panel to floor brace.
    6. Remove the bolt < D > and No. 2 mounting bracket.
    7. Remove the 4 bolts < E > and No. 1 brace.
    8. Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts, instrument panel reinforcement and the lower mounting bracket.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body and wire harness. 
    Fig 23: Removing Instrument Panel Reinforcement
    G03494792Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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