Upper Instrument Panel -- Installation |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
- The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (Toyota Fortuner RM00000118W017X.html).
1. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY |
Install the glove compartment door lock with the 2 screws.
2. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
for LHD:
Attach the 5 guides and 8 claws to install the upper instrument panel.
Install the 2 bolts <A> and 2 screws <B>.
Text in Illustration *1 Bolt <A> *2 Screw <B>
for RHD:
Attach the 5 guides and 8 claws to install the upper instrument panel.
Install the 2 bolts <A> and 2 screws <B>.
Text in Illustration *1 Bolt <A> *2 Screw <B>
3. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH |
w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:
Remove the protective cover.
Attach the 2 guides and 2 clips to install the front pillar garnish.
Install the front door opening trim.
4. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
5. INSTALL FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for both assist grip.
Install the assist grip with the 2 screws.
6. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG LH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for both front No. 1 assist grip plugs.
Attach the 2 claws to install the front No. 1 assist grip plug.
7. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
8. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY |
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Attach the 12 claws to install the airbag.
Attach the clamp to the bracket.
Install the 2 bolts.
- Torque:
- 20 N*m{204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}
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Connect the connector to the airbag.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
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9. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY |
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Attach the 2 hinges to install the glove compartment door.
Text in Illustration *1 Hinge
While pushing in the sides of the glove compartment door as indicated by the arrows in the illustration, close the door to engage it to the 2 stoppers.
Text in Illustration *1 Stopper
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10. INSTALL RADIO TUNER OPENING COVER (w/o Audio) |
Install the radio tuner opening cover with the 4 screws.
11. INSTALL RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Audio) |
for Radio Receiver Type:
(Toyota Fortuner RM000003OQ7003X_01_0015.html)
for Radio and Display Type:
(Toyota Fortuner RM000003OQ7003X_01_0003.html)
12. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY |
for Manual Air Conditioning System:
Connect the connectors.
Attach the 4 claws to connect the air conditioner control.
Attach the 10 claws and 4 clips to install the center instrument cluster finish panel.
for Automatic Air Conditioning System:
Connect the connectors.
Attach the 8 claws and 4 clips to install the center instrument cluster finish panel.
13. INSTALL COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY |
Connect the connectors and attach the clamp.
Install the combination meter with the 3 screws.
14. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL |
Attach the 2 claws and 3 guides to install the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel.
Install the clip <C>.
15. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
16. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- NOTICE:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Toyota Fortuner RM000004W63000X.html).
17. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT |