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Instrument Panel Sub-ASSY Lower: Replacement

HINT:

COMPONENTS: See COMPONENTS 

  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT 
    NOTE: Be sure to tape the tip of the screwdriver when using it to disengage the meshing of the clips and claws.

    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: Identifying Bolt Screw And Nut Dimensions
    G02898455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. PRECAUTION 
  3. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See  AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  ) 
  4. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  5. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (See  HORN SYSTEM  ) 
  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

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

  7. REMOVE METER HOOD SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the clip.
    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 7 claws, then remove the meter hood sub-assy.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 2: Removing Meter Hood Sub-Assy
    G02898456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSY 
    1. Remove the screw < L >.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
    3. Disconnect the connector, then remove the combination meter assy.
    Fig 3: Removing Combination Meter Assy
    G02898457Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSY NO.1 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws, then remove the instrument panel register assy No.1.
    Fig 4: Removing Instrument Panel Register Assy
    G02898458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSY NO.3 
  11. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT, SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSY (M/T TRANSAXLE) 
  12. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL UPPER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 6 claws.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connector, then remove the console panel upper.
    Fig 5: Removing Console Panel Upper
    G02898459Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL KNOB 
  14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the screw < J >.
    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 clips and 4 claws, then remove the instrument cluster finish panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Disconnect the connectors.
    NOTE: Do not pull the lid of auxiliary box.
    Fig 6: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel
    G02898460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSY CENTER 
    1. Remove the 4 screws < K >.
    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 clips and 4 claws, then remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assy center with radio receiver assy.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 7: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-Assy Center
    G02898461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSY 
    1. Remove the screw < I > from the glove compartment door stopper sub-assy.
    2. Deform the upper part of the glove compartment door assy to release the stoppers.
    3. Pull the glove compartment door assy upward to remove it.
    Fig 8: Removing Glove Compartment Door Assy
    G02898462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 
    1. Disengage the clip.
    2. Pull the front pillar garnish LH upward and disengage the 2 claws, then remove the front pillar garnish LH.
    Fig 9: Locating Front Pillar Garnish LH
    G02898463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
  19. SEPARATE PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER 
    1. Remove the bolt < D > and 2 screws < J >.
    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 clips and 8 claws.
    3. Remove the instrument panel sub-assy upper.
    Fig 10: Removing Instrument Panel
    G02898464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL & ACCESSORY ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  22. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  23. REMOVE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  25. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR STOPPER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Disengage the clip, then remove the glove compartment door stopper sub-assy.
    Fig 11: Removing Glove Compartment Door Stopper Sub-ASSY
    G02898465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws, then remove the parking brake hole cover sub-assy.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 12: Removing Parking Brake Hole Cover Sub-ASSY
    G02898466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
  28. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSY REAR (M/T TRANSAXLE) 
  29. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSY REAR 
    1. A/T Transaxle:

      Remove the 2 bolts < F >, 4 screws < J > and console box sub-assy rear.

    2. M/T Transaxle:

      Remove the 2 bolts < F >, 2 screws < J > and console box sub-assy rear.

    Fig 13: Removing Console Box Sub-Assy Rear
    G02898467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 7 claws, then remove the front door scuff plate LH.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 14: Removing Front Door Scuff Plate LH
    G02898468Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 
  32. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 
    1. Remove the clip.
    2. Disengage the clip, then remove the cowl side trim board LH.
    Fig 15: Removing Cowl Side Trim Board LH
    G02898469Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH 
  34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY LOWER 
    1. Disconnect the DLC3 connector.
    2. Remove the hood lock control lever.
    3. Remove the 3 screws < G > or < H >.
    4. Remove the 2 bolts < E >.
    5. Remove the bolt < A > or < B >.
    6. Remove the bolt < C >.
    7. Remove the 8 clips and instrument panel sub-assy lower.
    Fig 16: Removing Cowl Side Trim Board
    G02898470Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX 
  36. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX SPRING 
  37. INSTALL HEATER CONTROL & ACCESSORY ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  38. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER 
    1. Install the instrument panel sub-assy upper.
    2. Install the bolt < D > and 2 screws < J >.

      Torque:

      Bolt < D >: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.Ibf)

  39. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSY CENTER 
  40. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See  SPIRAL CABLE  ) 
  41. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  42. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  43. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY (See  HORN SYSTEM  ) 
  44. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (See  HORN SYSTEM  ) 
  45. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
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