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Instrument Panel Sub-ASSY Lower: Replacement

HINT:

  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT 

    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 Dimensions Of Bolt, Screw And Nut
    G02635676Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (SEE  SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM  ) 
  3. INSPECT CENTER FRONT WHEEL 
  4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 

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

  6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  7. REMOVE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSY (SEE  HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSY  ) 
  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSY (SEE  WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSY  ) 
  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSY CENTER 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips and 3 claws.
    2. Disconnect connector, then remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assy center.
    Fig 2: Identifying Clips And Claws
    G02635677Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY W/BRACKET (W/O NAVIGATION SYSTEM) (SEE  RADIO RECEIVER ASSY  ) 
  11. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY W/BRACKET (W/NAVIGATION SYSTEM) (SEE  NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSY  ) 
  12. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSY (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) 
    1. Turn the shift lever sub-assy counter clockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assy.
  13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSY CTR 
    1. Power point socket models only:

      Disengage the 5 claws and remove the switch base.

      Fig 3: Disengaging Claws And Removing Switch Base
      G02635678Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the control knob.
    3. Remove the screw < E >.
    4. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 7 claws, then pull out the instrument cluster finish panel assy CTR.
    5. Disconnect the connectors.
      Fig 4: Disengaging Clips And Claws, Then Pulling Out Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Assy CTR
      G02635679Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSY (SEE  AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSY  ) 
  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX 
    1. Open the instrument panel box.
    2. Pull the instrument panel box upward to remove it.
      Fig 5: Removing Instrument Panel Box
      G02635680Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER 
    1. M/T Transaxle:

      Remove the 3 screws < E >.

    2. A/T Transaxle:

      Remove the 5 screws < E >.

    3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claws, then remove the instrument panel finish lower center.

    HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 6: Removing Instrument Panel Finish Panel Lower Center
    G02635681Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. SEPARATE FLOOR SHIFT ASSY (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  18. SEPARATE FLOOR SHIFT, SHIFT LEVER ASSY (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Disengage the 9 claws, then remove the front door scuff plate LH.
    Fig 7: Removing Front Door Scuff Plate
    G02635682Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

  21. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 
    1. Remove the cowl side trim clip.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws, then remove the cowl side trim board LH.
    Fig 8: Removing Cowl Side Trim Board LH
    G02635683Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH 

    HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

  23. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR STOPPER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Open the glove compartment door.
    2. Remove the screw < G > and glove compartment door stopper sub-assy.
    Fig 9: Removing Glove Compartment Door Stopper Sub-Assy
    G02635684Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSY 
    1. Deform the upper part of the glove compartment door assy to release the stoppers.
    2. Pull the glove compartment door assy upward to remove it.
    Fig 10: Removing Glove Compartment Door Assy
    G02635685Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. DISCONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  26. REMOVE METER HOOD SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips, then remove the meter hood sub-assy.
    Fig 11: Disengaging Claws And Clips, Then Removing Meter Hood Sub-Assy
    G02635686Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSY 
    1. Remove the screw < E >.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 12: Disengaging Claws (1 Of 2)
      G02635687Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect connector, then remove the combination meter assy, as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Connector And Removing Combination Meter Assy (1 Of 2)
    G02635688Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSY 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips and 2 claws.
    2. Pull out the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assy.
    Fig 14: Disengaging Clips And Claws
    G02635689Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 
    1. Disengage the 3 clips and 2 claws, then remove the front pillar garnish LH.
    Fig 15: Disengaging Clips And Claws, Then Removing Front Pillar Garnish LH
    G02635690Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

  31. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws < E > and bolt < A >.
    2. Disengage the 3 clips and 9 claws.
    3. Pull the instrument panel sub-assy upper rearward to remove it.
    4. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 16: Identifying Clips And Claws Of Instrument Panel Sub-Assy Upper
    G02635691Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY LOWER 
    1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable and DLC3 connector.
    2. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.
    3. Remove the 7 bolts < B > or < C >, < D > and 4 screws < E >, < F >.
    4. Disengage the wire harness 4 clamps.
    5. Remove the instrument panel sub-assy lower.
    Fig 17: Removing Bolts And Screws Of Instrument Panel Sub-Assy Upper
    G02635692Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL CENTER NO.2 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws.
    2. Pull out the instrument cluster finish panel center No.2.
  34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL CENTER NO.1 
  35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX 
  36. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET SUB-ASSY CENTER 
  37. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER 
    1. Install the instrument panel sub-assy upper, 3 screws < E > with bolt < A >.

      Torque: 

      Bolt: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 18: Installing Instrument Panel Sub-Assy Upper Screws
    G02635693Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  39. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  40. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  41. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  42. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  43. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (SEE  DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  ) 
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