Lower Instrument Panel -- Installation |
- HINT:
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (Toyota Fortuner RM00000118W017X.html).
1. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |

Install the hood lock control cable lever and fuel lid control cable lever.
Connect all connectors, and attach all clamps to install the panel.
Install the panel with the 3 screws <F>, 2 bolts <A> and nut <G>.
2. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH |
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Attach the 2 clips to install the cowl side trim board.
Install the cap nut.
3. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH |
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Attach the 3 clips and 7 claws to install the front door scuff plate.
5. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
6. INSTALL SWITCH BASE |
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Connect all connectors.
Attach the 8 claws to install the switch base.
7. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX |
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Connect all connectors.
Attach all clamps to install the panel box.
Install the panel box with the 6 screws <B> and 2 clips.
8. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY |
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Install the console box with the 2 clips, 4 screws <F> and 2 bolts <E>.
9. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the instrument panel lower and console box with the claws of the upper console panel.
Attach the 12 claws to install the console panel.
10. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Attach the 4 claws to install the hole cover.
11. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Twist the transmission shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow to install it.
for 4WD:
Twist the transfer shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow to install it.
12. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Attach the 2 claws and 3 clips to install the panel.
13. INSTALL HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
Install the headlight dimmer switch with the claw as shown in the illustration.
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Install the headlight dimmer switch with the clamp.
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Connect the connector.
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14. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
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Attach the claw to install the wiper switch.
Connect the connectors.
- NOTICE:
- Do not push the claw with excessive force as damage may occur.
15. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Install the upper instrument panel (Toyota Fortuner RM000003O2K002X.html).
16. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
17. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT |
Check the SRS warning light (Toyota Fortuner RM000000XFD06DX.html).