Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - SUSPENSION CONTROL

FRONT ACCELERATION SENSOR - REMOVAL

1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT
  • HINT:
  • All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabet code in the table below.

Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
  • NOTICE:
  • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected ().
3. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL CUSHION
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 7 claws and remove the panel cushion.

4. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the clip.

Remove the screw.

Detach the 8 claws.

Remove the panel pad and disconnect the connectors and 2 clamps.

5. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL CUSHION
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. 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.

6. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the clip and screw.

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

7. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Detach the 7 claws.

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

8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. 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.

9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. 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.

10. 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.

Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

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*Aw/ Entry and Start System*Bw/o Entry and Start System
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11. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Floor Under Cover)
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. 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 FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Detach the 7 claws and 4 clips, and remove the scuff plate.

13. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the cap nut.

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

14. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. 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.

Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag:

Remove the 2 bolts.

Detach the 9 claws.

Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

for Automatic Air Conditioning System:

Detach the 2 claws and remove the room temperature sensor.

Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. 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.

15. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Detach the 4 claws.

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

16. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag)
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. 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.
17. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag)
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.

Remove the 5 bolts and lower instrument panel.

18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (w/o Airbag Cut Off Switch)
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. 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.

19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch)
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

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Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws.

Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument side panel.

20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
  • HINT:
  • Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
21. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Floor Under Cover)
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover.

22. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the cap nut.

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

23. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Passenger Side Knee Airbag)
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 4 bolts.

Detach the 4 claws and remove the front passenger side knee airbag.

Disconnect the connector.

  • NOTICE:
  • When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
24. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL (w/o Passenger Side Knee Airbag)
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 2 bolts.

Detach the 4 claws and remove the lower instrument panel.

25. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. 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 No. 3 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

26. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR KNOB
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel box door knob.

27. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 4 bolts.

Detach the 3 claws.

Disconnect the connector and remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel.

28. REMOVE STEERING CONTROL ECU WITH JUNCTION BLOCK (for LHD)
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Vehicle rear side:

Disconnect the 7 connectors.

Detach the 2 clamps.

Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

Vehicle front side:

Disconnect the 5 connectors.

Remove the steering control ECU with junction block from the vehicle.

29. REMOVE STEERING CONTROL ECU WITH JUNCTION BLOCK (for RHD)
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Vehicle rear side:

Disconnect the 2 connectors.

Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.

Vehicle front side:

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the steering control ECU with junction block from the vehicle.

30. REMOVE ACCELERATION SENSOR (for Driver Side)
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the bolt and sensor.

  • HINT:
  • Use the same procedures for LHD and RHD vehicles.
31. REMOVE ACCELERATION SENSOR (for Front Passenger Side)
Front Acceleration Sensor - Removal. SUSPENSION CONTROL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the bolt and sensor.

  • HINT:
  • Use the same procedures for LHD and RHD vehicles.