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Audio & Visual System: Replacement

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The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.

  1. SET RADIO RECEIVER ASSY TO SHIPMENT MODE 
    1. Take out all CDs.
      NOTE: If CD(s) cannot be taken out, do not attempt to take it out forcibly. Send the unit to a repair shop.
    2. While simultaneously pressing the "SEEK UP" and "DISC" switches, turn the ignition switch to ACC.
      Fig 1: Identifying "SEEK UP" & "DISC" Switches
      G02953792Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      • The CD indicator lamp blinks during mode setting and it remains lit after the setting is completed.
      • When the mode setting is completed, "SHIPMENT" appears on the display.
    3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

    HINT:

    Disconnecting the cable from the battery.

    Fig 2: Identifying CD Indicator Lamp Blinks
    G02953793Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  3. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH REAR (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  4. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  5. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSY LOWER CENTER 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts.
    2. Disconnect the connector, then remove the radio receiver and panel.
      Fig 3: Removing Bolts
      G02953794Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. CONFIRM RADIO RECEIVER ASSY SHIPMENT MODE SETTING 
    1. Look at the backside of the radio receiver and check that a red section can be seen through the hole near the "SHIP" mark.
    NOTE: If a red section cannot be seen, perform the shipment mode setting again.
    Fig 4: Identifying "SHIP" Mark
    G02953795Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSY 
    1. Remove the 4 screws and 2 panel retainers.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts on each side.
    3. Press the 2 claws shown in Fig 5 to detach it is meshing and remove the panel.
      NOTE: Do not forcibly press the claw as it may break.
      Fig 5: Removing Screws & Panel Retainers
      G02953796Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 2 screws and bracket No. 1.
    5. Remove the 2 screws and bracket No. 2.
      Fig 6: Removing Screws & Bracket No. 1
      G02953797Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSY LOWER CENTER 
    NOTE:
    • If the connector is installed with the battery connected, the system will start initialization.
    • Vibration during initialization may cause problems in the radio receiver.
  10. INSTALL RADIO RECEIVER ASSY 
  11. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  12. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (See  INITIALIZATION  ) 
    NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  13. CHECK SRS WARNING LAMP (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )