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Section 1025 (Instrument Panel): Disassembly

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  1. REMOVE SIDE DEFROSTER DUCT 

    Remove the screw, then disconnect the side defroster duct as shown in Fig 1 .

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT 

    Remove the screw and side defroster nozzle duct.

  3. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY 

    Remove the 3 screws and defroster nozzle assembly.

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 

    Remove the 3 screws and heater to register duct.

    Fig 1: Removing No. 1 Heater To Register Duct
    G03494793Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and center bracket.
    2. Remove the 2 screws and heater to register duct.
    Fig 2: Removing No. 2 Heater To Register Duct
    G03494794Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 REGISTER AND NO. 2 REGISTER 

    Remove the screw and register as shown in Fig 3 .

    Fig 3: Removing No. 1 & No. 2 Register
    G03494795Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Disengage the wire harness clamps and remove the instrument panel wire.
    Fig 4: Disengaging No. 2 Instrument Panel Wire
    G03494796Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE SOLAR SENSOR 
  9. REMOVE LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH SENSOR AND HOLE COVER 
  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL 

    Using a screwdriver, disengage the 5 claws and remove the instrument side panel.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 5: Removing Instrument Side Panel
    G03494797Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE NO. 1 PINS 

    Remove the 4 screws and pins.

  12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL END PAD 
    1. Using a heat light, heat the end pad between 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F).
      NOTE: Do not heat the end pad excessively. 
    2. Remove the end pad.

      HINT:

      When replacing the end pad, use a new pad.

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