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Instrument Panel Safety Pad Sub-ASSY: Replacement

HINT:

  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT 

    mm (in.) (L = Length)

    Fig 1: Identifying Bolt, Screw & Nut Table
    G02958798Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    Each type of bolt, screw and nut used during installation/removal of the instrument panel has an alphabetical code. These codes are used in the component illustrations and procedures.

  2. SET RADIO RECEIVER ASSY TO SHIPMENT MODE (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  3. 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.
  4. SET STEERING WHEEL TO CENTER 
  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 2 (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  6. REMOVE SWITCH & VOLUME CASE (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  7. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH MODULATOR (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  8. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  9. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  10. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSY RH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and 5 clips.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the door scuff plate.
      Fig 2: Removing Door Scuff Plate Assy RH
      G02958799Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSY LH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for RH side.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the trim cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 3: Removing Front Door Opening Trim Cover RH
      G02958800Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for RH side.

  14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSY NO. 1 
    1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and connectors.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts <E> and safety pad.
      Fig 4: Removing Instrument Panel Safety Pad Sub-Assy No. 1
      G02958801Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 5: Removing Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-Assy
      G02958802Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  17. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  18. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  19. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSY 
    1. Remove the 4 screws <K>.
    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the combination meter.
      Fig 6: Removing Combination Meter Assy
      G02958803Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH REAR 
    1. Using a molding remover, detach the 4 claws.
    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the panel garnish.
      Fig 7: Removing Console Upper Panel Garnish Rear
      G02958804Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER 
    1. Using a molding remover, detach the 6 clips and 4 claws.
    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the panel garnish.

      HINT:

      Move the shift lever to N and close the receptacle door.

      Fig 8: Removing Console Panel Sub-Assy Upper
      G02958805Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ASSY 
    1. Detach the 6 clips and remove the A/C control. Then disconnect the connectors.
      Fig 9: Removing Air Conditioner Control Assy
      G02958806Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSY LOWER CENTER (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  24. CONFIRM RADIO RECEIVER ASSY SHIPMENT MODE SETTING (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  25. w/o LEXUS navigation system: REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD GARNISH SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, release the 4 claws on the instrument safety pad body from inside of the registers.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 10: Removing Claws On Instrument Safety Pad Body (W/O Lexus Navigation System)
      G02958807Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a molding remover, detach the 5 clips and remove the safety pad garnish.
      Fig 11: Removing Safety Pad Garnish W/O Lexus Navigation System)
      G02958808Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. w/ LEXUS navigation system: REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD GARNISH SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, release the 2 claws on the instrument safety pad body from inside of the register.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 12: Removing Claws On Instrument Safety Pad Body (W/Lexus Navigation System)
      G02958809Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a molding remover, detach the 3 clips and remove the safety pad garnish.
      Fig 13: Removing Safety Pad Garnish (W/Lexus Navigation System)
      G02958810Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. w/ LEXUS navigation system: REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSY NO. 2 
    1. Using a screwdriver, release the 2 claws on the instrument safety pad body from inside of the register.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 14: Removing Claws On Instrument Safety Pad Body (W/Lexus Navigation System)
      G02958811Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a molding remover, detach the 6 clips and remove the panel garnish.
      Fig 15: Removing Panel Garnish (W/Lexus Navigation System)
      G02958812Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. w/ LEXUS navigation system: REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSY CENTER (See  MULTI-DISPLAY (CENTER DISPLAY)  ) 
  29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSY NO. 2 
    1. Detach the 3 clips and 2 claws.
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the under cover.
      Fig 16: Removing Instrument Panel Under Cover Sub-Assy No. 2
      G02958813Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts <E> and 2 screws <K>.
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the glove compartment door.
      Fig 17: Removing Glove Compartment Door Assy
      G02958814Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
  32. REMOVE BOX PANEL NO. 3 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 7 claws and remove the panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 18: Removing Box Panel No. 3
      G02958815Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts <C> 6 bolts <F> and 4 screws <H>.
    2. Detach the 2 clips and remove the console box.
      Fig 19: Removing Console Box Assy
      G02958816Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSY NO. 2 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and tire pressure monitor receiver.
    2. Remove the nut <L>, bolt <A> and brace.
      Fig 20: Removing Instrument Panel Brace Sub-Assy No. 2
      G02958817Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSY NO. 1 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts <L>, 2 bolts <A> and brace.
      Fig 21: Removing Instrument Panel Brace Sub-Assy No. 1
      G02958818Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and 2 clips. Then remove the pillar garnish.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 22: Removing Front Pillar Garnish RH
      G02958819Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for RH side.

  38. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 
    1. Using a molding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the panel.
      Fig 23: Removing Instrument Side Panel RH
      G02958820Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSY 
    1. Fold back the front floor carpet.
    2. Disconnect all connectors.
    3. Remove the 2 caps, 3 bolts <A> 2 bolts <C> bolt <M> 2 bolts <D> and steering yoke bolt.
    4. Detach the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel safety pad (with instrument panel reinforcement and steering column).
      Fig 24: Removing Instrument Panel Safety Pad Sub-Assy (1 Of 2)
      G02958821Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 25: Removing Instrument Panel Safety Pad Sub-Assy (2 Of 2)
      G02958822Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  40. REMOVE AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the cooler thermistor (solar sensor).
      NOTE: Do not pry the cooler thermistor off from the upper position.
      Fig 26: Removing Automatic Light Control Sensor
      G02958823Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  41. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT NO. 4 
    1. Remove the 3 clips and duct.
  42. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and steering column.
      Fig 27: Removing Steering Column Assy
      G02958824Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  43. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE 
  44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PIN NO. 1 
    1. Remove the 3 screws <I> and 3 instrument panel pins.
  45. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE GARNISH NO. 1 
    1. Detach the 12 claws and remove the nozzle garnish.
  46. REMOVE SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT NO. 1 
    1. Remove the 2 screws <K> and nozzle duct.
  47. REMOVE SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT NO. 2 
    1. Remove the 3 screws <K> and nozzle duct.
  48. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE FRONT 
    1. Remove the 4 screws <K> and nozzle.
  49. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT NO. 1 
    1. Remove the clip, 2 screws <K> and duct.
  50. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT NO. 3 
    1. Remove the 2 screws <K> and duct.
  51. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT NO. 2 
    1. Remove the 3 screws <K> and duct.
  52. DISCONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  53. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Disconnect all connectors.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts <C> 2 bolts <G>, screw <K> and reinforcement with wire harness.
  54. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSY NO. 1 
    1. Remove the 2 screws <k> and register.
  55. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSY NO. 2 
    1. Remove the 2 screws <k> and register.
  56. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR LOCK STRIKER PLATE ASSY 
    1. Remove the 4 screws <k> and striker plate.
  57. w/ LEXUS navigation system: REMOVE NAVIGATION ANTENNA ASSY 
  58. REMOVE CENTER JUNCTION BLOCK 
  59. REMOVE NETWORK GATEWAY ECU 
  60. REMOVE LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT 
  61. REMOVE METER HOOD RETAINER NO. 1 
    1. Remove the screw <k> and retainer.
  62. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  63. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  64. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Install the reinforcement with the screw <k> and 2 bolts <C> 2 bolts <G>.

      Torque: 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) for bolt <G> 

    2. Connect all connectors.
  65. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSY 
    1. Install the steering column with the 2 bolts and 4 nuts.

      Torque: 25 N.m (260 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 

  66. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSY 
    1. Install the instrument panel safety pad with the 3 bolts <A> 2 bolts <C> bolt <D> 2 bolts <M> and steering yoke bolt.
      Fig 28: Installing Instrument Panel Safety Pad Sub-Assy
      G02958825Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  67. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSY NO. 2 
    1. Install the brace with the nut and bolt.
  68. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSY NO. 1 
    1. Install the brace with the nut and 2 bolts.
    2. Install the tire pressure monitor receiver with the 2 bolts.
  69. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSY 
    1. Install the console box with the 8 bolts and 4 screws.

      HINT:

      When the console panel upper is installed, move the shift lever to N and close the receptacle door.

  70. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  71. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  72. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  73. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  74. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  75. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (See  INITIALIZATION  ) 
    NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  76. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  77. CHECK SRS WARNING LAMP (See  PRECAUTION  ) 
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