Upper Instrument Panel -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
- The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
| 1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT |
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All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabetical code in the table.
| 2. PRECAUTION |
- NOTICE:
- After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (Toyota Fortuner RM000000UYX010X.html).
| 3. 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:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Toyota Fortuner RM000004W63000X.html).
| 4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| 5. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL |
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Remove the clip <C>.
Detach the 2 claws and 3 guides and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel.
| 6. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY |
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Remove the 3 screws.
Disconnect the connectors, detach the clamp and remove the combination meter.
| 7. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY |
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for Manual Air Conditioning System:
Put protective tape around the center instrument cluster finish panel.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape Using a moulding remover, detach the 10 claws and 4 clips.
Detach the 4 claws and disconnect the air conditioner control.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel.
for Automatic Air Conditioning System:
Put protective tape around the center instrument cluster finish panel.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape Using a moulding remover, detach the 8 claws and 4 clips.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel.
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| 8. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Audio) |
for Radio Receiver Type:
(Toyota Fortuner RM000003OQ9003X_01_0006.html)
for Radio and Display Type:
(Toyota Fortuner RM000003OQ9003X_01_0013.html)
| 9. REMOVE RADIO TUNER OPENING COVER (w/o Audio) |
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Remove the 4 screws and radio tuner opening cover.
| 10. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY |
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Slightly bend the upper part of the glove compartment door to release the 2 stoppers and open the glove compartment door until it is horizontal.
Text in Illustration *1 Stopper
Pull the glove compartment door toward the rear of the vehicle to detach the 2 hinges and remove the glove compartment door.
Text in Illustration *1 Hinge
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| 11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY |
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Disconnect the connector from the airbag.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
Remove the 2 bolts.
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Detach the clamp from the bracket.
Detach the 12 claws and remove the airbag.
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| 12. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG LH |
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- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for both front No. 1 assist grip plugs.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the front No. 1 assist grip plug.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
| 13. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
| 14. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for both front assist grips.
Remove the 2 screws and front assist grip.
| 15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH |
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Remove the part of the front door opening trim attached to the front pillar garnish.
Detach the 2 clips and 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish.
w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:
Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.Thoroughly cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet and fix 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 Protective Cover *2 Adhesive Tape
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| 16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
| 17. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
for LHD:
Put protective tape around the upper instrument panel.
Remove the 2 bolts <A> and 2 screws <B>.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 claws and 5 guides and remove the upper instrument panel.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape *2 Bolt <A> *3 Screw <B> - -
for RHD:
Put protective tape around the upper instrument panel.
Remove the 2 bolts <A> and 2 screws <B>.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 claws and 5 guides and remove the upper instrument panel.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape *2 Bolt <A> *3 Screw <B> - -
| 18. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY |
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Remove the 2 screws and glove compartment door lock.