Instrument Panel Safety Pad Removal

Disable the AUTO TILT AWAY function by changing the customize parameter (LandCruiser RM000004KI4013X.html).

NOTICE:

Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the AUTO TILT AWAY function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

HINT:

Performing the above operation causes the AUTO TILT AWAY function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.

Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (LandCruiser RM000003YMF011X.html).

Remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly (LandCruiser RM000003QJL01EX.html).

for Manual Seat:
Remove the front seat assembly (LandCruiser RM00000465Y00YX.html).

for Power Seat:
Remove the front seat assembly (LandCruiser RM00000467200XX.html).

for Manual Seat:

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

for Power Seat:

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

for Walk in Seat Type:
Remove the front seat assembly (LandCruiser RM0000046B800AX.html).

for LHD:
Remove the front floor footrest (LandCruiser RM0000046JI00IX_01_0001.html).

for RHD:
Remove the front floor footrest (LandCruiser RM0000046JI00IX_01_0002.html).

for Automatic Transmission:
Remove the rear console box assembly (LandCruiser RM0000046JD008X.html).

for Manual Transmission:
Remove the rear console box assembly (LandCruiser RM0000046N6006X.html).

w/ Refrigerated Cool Box:
Remove the rear console box assembly (LandCruiser RM0000046MR00KX.html).

for Bench Seat Type:
Remove the rear console box assembly (LandCruiser RM000004ZXY004X.html).

Put protective tape around the door scuff plate.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips, 10 claws and 2 guides and remove the door scuff plate.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the clip.

Detach the clip and claw and remove the cowl side trim board.

Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the front No. 1 assist grip plug.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the 2 bolts.

Detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 assist grip.

Detach the 3 guides and remove the front pillar garnish.

w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:
Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.

1. Completely cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet and secure the ends of the cover with adhesive tape as shown in the illustration.
   

   NOTICE:

   Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.

   Text in Illustration

   *1	Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly
   *2	Adhesive Tape
   *3	Protective Cover

Disconnect the connector.

Detach the clip and claw and remove the front No. 3 speaker.

Put protective tape around the instrument side panel.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips, claw and 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel.

Put protective tape around the instrument cluster finish panel ornament.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 clips and remove the instrument cluster finish panel ornament.

Detach the 4 clips.

Disconnect each connector and remove the instrument panel finish plate garnish.

Detach the 4 clips.

Disconnect each connector and remove the instrument panel finish panel.

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

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

w/o Knee Airbag:

1. Remove the 2 bolts <C>.
   

2. Detach the 7 clips.
   

3. Disconnect each connector and each cable and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
   

w/ Knee Airbag:

1. Remove the 2 bolts <C>.
   

2. Detach the 14 clips.
   

3. Disconnect each connector and each cable and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
   

Remove the 4 bolts and airbag assembly.

Disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Detach the 4 claws, 2 clips and 2 guides and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.

Remove the 4 screws and combination meter assembly.

Disconnect the 2 connectors.

Put protective tape around the instrument side panel.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips, claw, and 3 guides.

Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument side panel.

Put protective tape around the instrument panel ornament.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips and remove the instrument panel ornament.

Remove the 2 bolts <C> and 2 screws <A> or <B>.

Detach the 5 clips and claw.

Disconnect each connector and remove the glove compartment door.

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the bolt and driving support switch control ECU.

Disconnect the 2 connectors.

Remove the bolt and 4 wheel drive control ECU.

Detach the 10 clips and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel.

Disconnect each connector.

Remove the 4 bolts and radio tuner opening cover.

Remove the 4 bolts.

Pull the radio and display receiver assembly to detach the 7 clips on the backside of the radio and display receiver assembly.

Disconnect each connector and remove the radio and display receiver assembly.

Remove the 4 bolts.

Pull the navigation receiver assembly to detach the 7 clips on the backside of the navigation receiver assembly.

Disconnect each connector and remove the navigation receiver assembly.

Remove the 2 bolts <E>.

Detach the 3 clips and guide and remove the lower center instrument cluster finish panel.

Remove the 2 bolts.

Detach the 3 clamps and remove the center cluster module switch.

Disconnect the connector.

Detach the 8 clips and 2 guides and remove the upper instrument cluster finish panel.

Remove the 2 screws.

Disconnect the connector and remove the front No. 4 speaker assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not touch the cone of the speaker.

Detach the 4 clips and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register.

Put protective tape around the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips, claw, and 2 guides and remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the 2 screws.

Disconnect the connector and remove the front No. 2 speaker assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not touch the cone of the speaker.

for LHD:

1. Partially remove the floor carpet.
   

   HINT:

   It is not necessary to fully remove the floor carpet. Partially remove it so that the No. 2 instrument panel wire can be removed in a later step.

2. Remove the 6 bolts <E> and nut <F>.
   

3. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <G>.
   

4. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 brackets.
   

5. Disconnect the connectors and detach the clamps and claws.
   





6. Detach the 2 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

   Text in Illustration

   *1	Bolt <E>	*2	Nut <F>
   *3	Bolt <G>	*4	Guide
   *5	Bracket	-	-

for RHD:

1. Partially remove the floor carpet.
   

   HINT:

   It is not necessary to fully remove the floor carpet. Partially remove it so that the No. 2 instrument panel wire can be removed in a later step.

2. Remove the 6 bolts <E> and nut <F>.
   

3. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <G>.
   

4. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 brackets.
   

5. Disconnect the connectors and detach the clamps and claws.
   





6. Detach the 2 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

   Text in Illustration

   *1	Bolt <E>	*2	Nut <F>
   *3	Bolt <G>	*4	Guide
   *5	Bracket	-	-