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Section 460 (Instrument Panel): Removal

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  1. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISHES 
  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATES 
  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws.
    2. Remove the steering column covers.
      Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Cover
      G02940164Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH 
  6. REMOVE END PAD 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the end pad.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 2: Removing End Pad
    G02940165Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE NO. 1 UNDER COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Remove the No. 1 under cover.
      Fig 3: Removing No. 1 Under Cover
      G02940166Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 SAFETY PAD 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and hood lock control.
    2. Remover the 4 bolts and screw.
    3. Remove the No. 1 safety pad.
      Fig 4: Removing No. 1 Safety Pad
      G02940167Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE 
  10. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE 
  11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN 
    1. Remove the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 

    2. Disconnect the spring from the brake pedal.
    3. Remove the steering column.
  12. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  13. REMOVE COMBINATION METER 
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
    2. Remove the meter, then disconnect the connectors.
      Fig 5: Removing Combination Meter
      G02940168Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE NO. 2 UNDER COVER 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 under cover.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 6: Removing No. 2 Under Cover
    G02940169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR 
    NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
    1. Remove the airbag connector from the plate.
    2. Disconnect the airbag connector.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Airbag Connector
      G02940170Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
    2. Open the glove compartment door, then remove the 3 screws.
    3. Remove the glove compartment panel assembly.
  17. REMOVE CD CHANGER 
    1. Remove the 3 nuts.
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the CD changer bracket.
      Fig 8: Removing CD Changer
      G02940171Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE ASH RECEPTACLE 
  19. REMOVE NO. 2 REGISTER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 register.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connector.
      Fig 9: Removing No. 2 Register
      G02940172Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE AUDIO 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 screws.
    2. Disconnect the connector, then remove the audio.
  21. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the cluster finish panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connectors.
      Fig 10: Removing Cluster Finish Panel
      G02940173Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
  23. REMOVE LOWER REAR CONSOLE BOX 
  24. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE ARMREST 
  25. REMOVE NO. 3 CONSOLE BOX MOUNTING BRACKET 
  26. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX 
  27. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT 
  28. REMOVE NO. 7 HEATER TO REGISTER 
  29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD 
    1. Remove the 5 bolts and nut and screw.
    2. Remove the instrument panel safety pad.
      Fig 11: Removing Instrument Panel Safety Pad
      G02940174Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE NO. 1 BRACE 
  31. REMOVE NO. 2 BRACE 
  32. REMOVE REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Remove the 5 nuts and 4 bolts.
    2. Remove the reinforcement.
  33. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE 
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