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Network Gateway Ecu: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
  2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side (See REMOVAL ).

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side (See REMOVAL ).

  5. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL RH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL RH  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE NETWORK GATEWAY ECU 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and the bolt and disengage the certification ECU with instrument panel wire.
      Fig 1: Identifying Network Gateway ECU Bolts And Nut
      G05252247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the certification ECU with instrument panel wire in the direction indicated by the arrow.
      NOTE: Do not apply excessive force.
      Fig 2: Turning Certification ECU With Instrument Panel Wire
      G05253103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the connector.
      Fig 3: Locating Connector
      G05253104Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the nut and network gateway ECU.
      Fig 4: Locating Network Gateway ECU Nut
      G05253105Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002