Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING

STEERING CONTROL ECU (for LHD) - REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
  • CAUTION:
  • Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
  • NOTICE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected ().
2. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL CUSHION
Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Put protective tape around the No. 2 instrument panel finish panel cushion.

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*1Protective Tape

Using a moulding remover, detach the 7 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument panel finish panel cushion.

3. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the clip and screw.

Detach the 8 claws.

Disconnect the connectors, detach the 2 clamps and remove the lower instrument panel pad sub-assembly.

4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL CUSHION
Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Put protective tape around the No. 1 instrument panel finish panel cushion.

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*1Protective Tape

Using a moulding remover, detach the 7 claws and remove the No. 1 instrument panel finish panel cushion.

5. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the clip and screw.

Detach the 7 claws and remove the lower instrument panel pad sub-assembly.

6. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
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Detach the 7 claws.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

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*1Protective Tape

Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the instrument side panel.

8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

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*1Protective Tape

Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

9. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

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*Aw/ Entry and Start System*Bw/o Entry and Start System
*1Protective Tape--
10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
  • HINT:
  • Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
11. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Floor Under Cover)
Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 2 screws.

Detach the 3 claws.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover.

12. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
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Remove the cap nut.

Detach the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim board.

13. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the hole cover.

  • HINT:
  • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
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*1Protective Tape

w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag:

Remove the 2 bolts.

Detach the 16 claws.

Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag:

Remove the 2 bolts.

Detach the 9 claws.

Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

for Automatic Air Conditioning System:

Detach the 2 claws and remove the room temperature sensor.

Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the 2 control cables.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.

14. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE
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Detach the 4 claws.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 switch hole cover.

15. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag)
Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 5 bolts and driver side knee airbag.

Disconnect the connector.

  • NOTICE:
  • When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
16. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag)
Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.

Remove the 5 bolts and lower instrument panel.

17. REMOVE STEERING CONTROL ECU WITH JUNCTION BLOCK
Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Rear Side:

Disconnect the 7 connectors.

Detach the 2 clamps.

Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

Front Side:

Disconnect the 5 connectors.

Remove the steering control ECU with junction block.

18. REMOVE STEERING CONTROL ECU
Steering Control Ecu (For Lhd) - Removal. VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the bolt, nut and steering control ECU from the junction block.