Upper Instrument Panel -- Installation |
- HINT:
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (Toyota Fortuner RM00000118W017X.html).
| 1. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Securely attach the instrument panel claws to the vehicle body.
Install the instrument panel with the 2 bolts <A> and 2 screws <B>.
| 2. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH |
Attach the claw and clip to install the garnish.
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Connect the front seat outer belt's shoulder anchor.
Connect the shoulder anchor with the bolt.
- Torque:
- 42 N*m{428 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf}
Attach the 4 claws to install the seat belt anchor cover cap.
| 3. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
| 4. INSTALL FRONT 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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| 5. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY |
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Attach the 2 hinges to install the door.
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.
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| 6. INSTALL RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET |
w/o Stereo opening cover:
Install the No. 1 radio bracket to the radio receiver with the 4 screws.
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w/o Stereo opening cover:
Install the No. 2 radio bracket to the radio receiver with the 4 screws.
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Connect all connectors and install the radio receiver.
Install the radio receiver with the 4 screws.
| 7. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY |
Attach the 2 claws to connect the air mix damper control cable.
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Attach the 2 claws to connect the heater control cable.
Connect the connector.
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Attach the 2 claws to connect the air inlet damper control cable.
Attach the 2 claws to connect the A/C control.
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| 8. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY CENTER |
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Connect all connectors.
Attach the 6 claws and 4 clips to install the panel.
Install the panel with the screw <C>.
| 9. INSTALL FRE/REC CONTROL KNOB |
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Install the control knob.
| 10. INSTALL HEATER CONTROL KNOB |
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Install the 3 control knobs.
| 11. INSTALL COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY |
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- NOTICE:
- There are 2 types of combination meters. One type has a 40 pin connector and 16 pin connector. The other type only has a 40 pin connector.
Connect all connectors.
Install the combination meter with the 3 screws.
| 12. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL NO.1 |
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Attach the 2 claws to install the panel.
Install the clip.
| 13. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER |
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Install the lower cover with the 3 screws.
- Torque:
- 2.0 N*m{20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf}
| 14. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER |
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Install the lower cover with the 3 screws.
- Torque:
- 2.0 N*m{20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf}
| 15. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
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Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.
Install the steering set nut.
- Torque:
- 50 N*m{510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf}
| 16. INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY |
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Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
Connect the airbag connector.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
Connect the horn connector.
Install the steering pad after confirming that the circumference grooves of the screws are caught on the screw case.
Using a T30 "torx" socket, install the 2 screws.
- Torque:
- 8.8 N*m{90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf}
| 17. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD |
| 18. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
| 19. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT |
Check the SRS warning light (Toyota Fortuner RM000000YVX004X.html).