Instrument Panel (On-Vehicle Service): Disassembly

REMOVE SIDE DEFROSTER DUCT
Remove the screw, then disconnect the side defroster duct as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE NO.2 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT
Employ the same manner described in the above step.
REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 screws and defroster nozzle assembly.
REMOVE NO.1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Remove the 3 screws and No.1 heater to register duct.

Fig 1: Removing No.1 Heater To Register Duct
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REMOVE NO.2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
1. Remove the 2 screws and center bracket.
2. Remove the 2 screws and No.2 heater to register duct.
  
  Fig 2: Removing No.2 Heater To Register Duct
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REMOVE NO.1 REGISTER
Remove the screw and No.1 register as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE NO.2 REGISTER
Employ the same manner described in the above step.

Fig 3: Removing No.1 Register
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REMOVE NO.2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE
1. Disconnect the connectors.
2. Disengage the wire harness clamps and remove the No.2 instrument panel wire.
REMOVE SOLAR SENSOR
REMOVE LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH SENSOR AND HOLE COVER

Fig 4: Removing No.2 Instrument Panel Wire
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REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL
Using a screwdriver, remove the instrument side panel.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE NO.1 PINS
Remove the 4 screws and No.1 pins.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL END PAD
1. Using a heat light, heat the end pad to 20 - 30 °C (68 -86 °F).
  NOTE: Do not heat the end pad excessively.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Instrument Panel End Pad
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2. Remove the instrument panel end pad.
  HINT:
  
  When replacing end pad, replace with a new one.